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Minor scratch by stray cat

2025-07-21 04:42:27
I got scrathed by a cat but I'm not sure it scratched or not,can I get anti rabies vaccination??but if I take vaccination and what if cat didn't scrathed me??? What should I do
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Better to take vaccine

Answered2025-07-23 04:03:04

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Need more details for better understanding on case kindly connect

Answered2025-07-22 16:24:16

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Go for vaccination

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Vaccine  is advisable. If no scratch yet Vaccine  not going to any harm u.

Answered2025-07-21 09:44:46

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Rabies transmission from a cat scratch is rare, it's crucial to get medical advice, especially if the cat is unknown or acting strangely. They can assess the situation, and if necessary, administer the rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin as a precaution
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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Avoid fried food and spicy Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

Answered2025-07-23 07:14:32

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No problem,  take if doubt

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

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If scratch is visible. Take vaccine

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Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation

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As u r not sure,you should take post prophylaxis arv vaccination. Before that clean wound with soap and water then keep in running water for 1min . Keep vaccination paper safe so that in future you will take less vaccines and u r safe from rabies also
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