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Kitten scratch. Rabies possibility?

2017-09-30 04:58:34
A little kitchen scratched my back when it tried to cling to me when I was putting it down. Did not penetrate the skin and no blood was drawn. Should I talk to doctor for rabies shot in this case?
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