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2021-03-13 10:10:44
A stray cat jumped on my feet and ran I had minor scratches on my feet before do I need to take rabies vaccine?
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Did the cat scratch you? Did it bleed? If yes then you need a vaccination. For more guidance take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408

Answered2021-03-13 10:27:35

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