Since the cat is not vaccinated and the scratch caused skin break, this is considered a Category II exposure.
Next Steps
You should:
• Wash the wound thoroughly with soap & running water for 15 minutes
• Apply antiseptic (betadine/povidone iodine)
• Take anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) as soon as possible
• Rabies immunoglobulin is NOT needed (no deep bleeding wound)
Tetanus injection:
✔ Take if last TT booster was >5 years ago or unsure.
Health Tips
Starting vaccination promptly is the safest approach.