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Injection due to Cat bite
Do we need to take injection if cat bite? The bite is small. Only skin has removed. No bleeding but blood comes on the bite place and could be seen.
Please advise if injection is needed in this case.
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Treatment for Dog and Cat bites and scratches :-
1. Wash the wound with soap and water under pressure from a faucet for at least 10-15 minutes.
2. Take Vaccine Booster if you have not had a Tetanus Vaccine in the last 5 years.
3. Intake of Anti-Rabies Vaccine.
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Usually for animal bites we provide inj tt and inj rabies if your cats immunisation status is not clear for you then both the injections are needed, sometimes antibiotic coverage is also required
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