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Scratch or bite by a street cat nt cnfrm

2017-09-15 13:40:27
I got a scratch or bite by a street cat( not sure it was a scratch by teeth).it is three scratches on my foot or there was a bleeding but it stopped after washing . i even got a tetanus vaccine. i m 24 years old.Is it necessary to take an anti rabies vaccine.
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Yes it is necessary to take Rabies Vaccine On Day 1 within 24 hour of bite And rest dose as per guidelline

Answered2017-09-15 16:17:04

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