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2023-07-13 06:12:00
My cat scratched me in multiple places on my leg and led to bleeding. My cat is completely vaccinated. Should i still take a tetanus shot?
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It is important to get tetanus. Even though your cat is vaccinated, it has no relationship with tetanus prevention. Those things are only for rabies disease and vaccination, not for tetanus.

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Yes, please get a tetanus shot if you haven't gotten one in the past six months. Thoroughly wash the area with soap and water and apply antiseptic.

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