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Scratch from stray cat

2026-05-16 14:47:01
A cat accidentally scratched me no blood just tiny superficially abraded. This cat visits my house daily she is healthy. I've cleaned that area applied dettol . 2 yrs back i took rabies shots. Do i need to get booster dose of rabies ? I'm also not sure whether she scratched me or just touched me
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If there is a scratch, take complete anti rabies vaccination.

Answered2026-05-19 05:33:09

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Any associated bleeding?

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From what you described, this may be low risk 😊 But don’t stay anxious or confused connect once in consultation, I’ll guide you properly.

Answered2026-05-18 16:16:36

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better advice

Answered2026-05-18 15:27:12

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You need full.courseof arv. Life is precious,  no risk to be taken. 0,3,7, 28. Forgot about 2 yrs back vaccine.

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Entire vacination schedule needs to be repeated.

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Take vaccination

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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

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Hey lady! If it hadn’t bleed and you are having mild abrasion then you should not take any sort of vaccination. But for proper advice you should share a pic of your injury. I would be able to give you proper advice post that.
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No need to take vaccination and in case of doubt you should share a pic of it

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