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Mild superficial Kitten scratch 0.5 cm
I got a superficial mild 5*0.5 cm kitten
scratch on my left wrist on 25th march
2025 at around 2 pm . Just a surface cut ,
no bleeding. Cleaned the wound with soap and dettol . Took TT on 26th march 12pm .
Took rabies vaccine 1st dose on 27th
March 12pm . Took 2nd dose on 30th March already . Will the vaccine work ? Am I too late ? The stray kittens were born in my house
balcony and had been there around 3/4
weeks before and at the time of scratch ,
lively and playful , having milk from its
mom . The kittens are not there anymore .
They ran away with their mom after the scratch incident. The wound has healed within a week . No redness ,pus , swelling , or any other symptoms at the site of cut , other than a mild itch , which is a part of the healing process , I
believe . Am I Safe Or is there possibility of risk
for Rabbies . Tomo is my 3rd dose . Attaching pic of scratch healing through days.
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It's not late at all just continue the remaining doses as prescribed
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You are not too late.
Every person who is exposed to a cat or rat bite doesn't develop Rabies. So it is very difficult to say whether you are safe due to vaccination or you are safe because the animal was not a carrier of Rabies virus.
You have done your bit. No further action is indicated on your part.
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You are safe , just continue rabies vaccination
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You are safe , vaccination should always be taken ideally in < 72 hrs , as you did the same so you are safe , just complete all the doses diligently.
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Safe
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Yes you are safe just take prophylaxis as advised
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Post exposure prophylaxis i.e. after animal bite vaccination has > 99% survival. It means you have very negligible chance of contacting rabies. I am attaching scientific evidence here:
Ahmad N, Nawi AM, Jamhari MN, Nurumal SR, Mansor J, Zamzuri M'IA, Yin TL, Hassan MR. Post-Exposure Prophylactic Vaccination against Rabies: A Systematic Review. Iran J Public Health. 2022 May;51(5):967-977. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v51i5.9412. PMID: 36407746; PMCID: PMC9643235.
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You should continue the scheduled doses of vaccines and be ready assured.
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Try to vaccinate your pet animals and give your family members pre exposure prophylaxis vaccines.
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Ur safe after taking vaccine
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You are safe just complete your rabies vaccination schedule
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You r safe.
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Kindly consult for detailed history and further management
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Need few more details
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You are absolutely safe, unless you have uncontrolled diabetes. Nothing more needs to be done, except completing the course of anti rabies vaccine( since it has been initiated).
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Get random blood sugar done
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Dr. Sachin Bainsla
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4 yrs exp
Delhi
You did great as all you could have, Mind it if you are previously vaccinated then you need only 2 doses if not then go for 4 intradermal doses or as prescribed by your doctor.
For further query you can consult me.
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Dr. Nishanthini
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Cuddalore
U are completely fine complete the dose
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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Jaipur
Safe of you have taken the vaccine
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Dr. Javed Akhtar
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Condu
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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Kakinada
Safe.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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Mumbai
Please connect available now
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Himani Shah
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Need to connect immediately
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Nothing to worry
Continue vaccination
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Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa
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Please consult for a better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
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You are safe , no need to worry
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Please consult
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Needs to be evaluated.
Do consult.
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Dr. Adarsh Pratap Singh
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9 yrs exp
New Delhi
You have taken appropriate measures and treatment.
Now stop worrying about it.
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Washing with soap and water and water is most important first step of any kind of injury
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits and
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Need more history. Please consult for further management
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Need few more details
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Pls connect for more details
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Dr. Prasanth Periyasamy
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Coimbatore
After all you have received vaccine you are no need to worry but still get vaccinated fully. It’s okay to delay the vaccination day one or two days before and after. Since there’s no emerge of symptoms no need to worry, the wound and infection will be healed. Thank you
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