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Cat scratch rabies vaccination

2026-04-08 17:37:52
I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?
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You can take 2 booster doses.

Answered2026-04-10 03:10:08

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As such u r u der vaccine effect,  BUT AS CAT IS NOT VACCINATED  TWO BOOSTER DOSE ADVISABLE.

Answered2026-04-09 12:50:48

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Yes take 2 booster dose

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No

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Not full vaccination, only 2 booster doses scheduled 0 and 3 .

Answered2026-04-09 11:27:43

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2 booster doses (on day0 and day 3 ) would be better !

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You will need to take 2 more doses for the recent exposure again. Won't need the full course.

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Nothing to do. You're covered. Good job washing the area.

Answered2026-04-09 11:19:43

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Any Bleeding?

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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

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

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