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2026-05-20 09:53:37
Persian cat scratched my son's hand there are three marks what to do..Do i need to give an injection
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Yes you have to take anti-rabies vaccine.

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like dog bite in cat bite too we have to go for Anti Rabies vaccination Wash wound with running water and soap Please provide previous history of arv and image of wound  or visit nearby hospital

Answered2026-05-21 05:50:01

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Do consult

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For online prescription and certificate contact immediately

Answered2026-05-20 13:21:09

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

Answered2026-05-20 13:01:48

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Hello Sir. Hope your son is fine. Can you pls explain the wound and the vaccination history of your son? Is the cat vaccinated pet or a stray animal? Pls avoid getting TT if he is upto date in vaccination and if the wound is deeper, anti rabies vaccination alone is not enough. Immunoglobulins should be administered.
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Please visit a nearby hospital or schedule a consultation online. We will plan further.
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Maintain good hygiene in bite site and look for signs of infection like swelling, colour changes or pus discharge.

Answered2026-05-20 12:19:07

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Clean the scratches, watch for infection, and you probably do NOT need rabies shots; consider tetanus status and see a doctor if signs of infection or lymph node swelling develop.
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See a doctor if signs of infection

Answered2026-05-20 12:07:23

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Was there any bleeding?

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Scratch is grade 1 injury nothing to worry about, tetanus injections would suffice, but we need to look for depth of the injury.

Answered2026-05-20 11:20:20

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Don’t worry, most cat scratches heal well with proper care 👍 we need to check the depth, clean it right, and decide on tetanus shot or antibiotics safely. Book a quick consultation with me now I’ll guide you for your son’s fast relief and safety. 😊

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Get a tt shot first Need further more History Clean the wound properly with betadine.

Answered2026-05-20 10:43:00

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Yes it depends after inspection by doctor

Answered2026-05-20 10:42:38

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If bleeding was there need to take antirabies and tetanus injection If fever comes take doxycycline antibiotic

Answered2026-05-20 10:39:27

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Get tetanus and anti rabies

Answered2026-05-20 10:16:41

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult.

Answered2026-05-25 07:22:35

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Pls take anti rabies vaccine from nearby doctor

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

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No need to worry if there is only scratch get tetanus shot if your son is below 5 years old no need to give if you have already vaccinated him for teatanus in prior and watch out for any infection or bleeding

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Get shot of tetanus toxoid. Clean the site very well and apply betadine ointment.

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Hey gentleman! If there was bleeding at the place of scratch marks then you should get vaccination and if there was no bleeding and just scratch then no need to get vaccination. However in both cases you should clean the wound properly and follow proper aseptic precautions to get it heal.
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Wash the wound properly and get vaccinated if it bled

Answered2026-05-20 10:19:02

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