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2025-06-20 01:16:42
Hello sir/mam A cat minor scratch me on 11th june.. And i took first vaccine on 12th june after 24 hours but before 30 hours. Second dose was 15th june but due to sunday i took on 16th june. Third dose i took same date on 19th june. Yet i dont have any symptoms. But my cat is unwell since today. Today day no. 10th. Should i need to worry or i am safe? And doctor prescribed me 4 dose only. 0/3/7/28. Not 14 days dose... Am i in risk now?
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Answered2025-06-22 02:36:33

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Hii It's not necessarily that every category bite or scratch will lead to rabies It depends on several factors Like category of scratch Age of patient Potency of vaccine U can get rabies even after 3 weeks of vaccination In order to know ur condition better Connect with me over here So I help you out n relieve ur anxiety

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No need to worry,  you are safe.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-06-21 12:35:15

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You have been guided appropriately by the doctor and hence there is no need to worry for your health.
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As for the cat, she maybe feeling unwell for reasons other than rabies. Take her to a veterinarian for further management.
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Do complete the course of vaccination Hoping to have been of help, Dr. Ishan Trivedi

Answered2025-06-21 08:06:48

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This is the new dose schedule  by WHO. U r safe. If your  satisfied unwell  took herti veterinary clinic. Cat is vaccinated or not? If something happens to your  cat you can go for right depends  on site of screath.

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Complete it as soon as possible.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Your doctor prescribed the appropriate duration of the vaccine. It's a minor scratch, you needn't worry. Just finish the course.

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