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2024-08-19 05:41:37
A pet cat from neighborhood scratch me and it started bleeding I don't have any vaccination history of her but 7 month ago I had rabies vaccination for a dog bite should I get vaccinated again for cat scratch
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If the cat is vaccinated then you don't have to worry otherwise plz get postbite vaccination done

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As you said if no rabies to cat no need to worry since you already had vaccination against rabies

Answered2024-08-25 06:33:57

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First of all ask Cat’s is vaccinated or not . You should wash the area of scratch with soap properly. Take Post bite rabies vaccine as a precaution dose .and visit near by hospital in case if you notice any signs and symptoms.

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If it is a vaccinated cat and the scrach is by her/ his claws then nothing to worry.

Answered2024-08-24 12:39:38

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