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2024-03-11 12:37:28
We went to a resort where there was a cat all the kids were playing including my son. Today I noticed the 1 scar on his hand is a small scratch. It's been 72 hours now will the vaccine work? what do i do now?
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Yes you should definitely get your son vaccinated and I hope you cleaned the area thoroughly with soap and water. If not, ensure proper vaccination and for the scratch apply antiseptic lotion after cleaning

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Yes,pls go ahead and vaccinate him.

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Yes, the vaccination will work. It is better to get vaccination without further delay. Since the vaccination history of the cat is not fully known. Prevention is better option.

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