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RIG for kitten scratch?

2017-12-16 05:51:04
I got a minor scratch from a stray kitten who was not vaccinated. When I went to local Hospital they gave me 4 shots of ARV(anti rabies vaccine) but did not give me RIG(rabies immunoglobulin). Can anybody help me why?
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Immunoglobulin is only give if it is a category 3 wound. Major bite/bleeding is present. Otherwise RIG is not required if your immunization schedule is complete.

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