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2019-11-08 04:49:34
If stray kitten scratch reoccurs within six months..superficial scratch but one drop of blood comes on pressing the skin..do we need to take rabies vaccine again?
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Previously vaccinated person requires 2 doses of vaccine, if you are not vaccinated then go for full dose of vaccine, vaccination is required or not is subject to category of that bite/scratch/ wound. I need to see picture of it to decide .

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