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Regarding to Rabies Vaccine
10 years ago I was beaten by a dog, I had taken whole course of anti-rabies vaccine (I.e 5 vaccines). Now again yesterday a cat scratched me, shall I have to take whole course of 5 vaccines OR only 2 booster shots.
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Anti rabies vaccine is usually not recommended for cat scratch
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Dr. Karuna B
General Physician
22 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don’t take anything . You were not bitten by a rabid animal . Cat scratch sometimes causes cat scratch disease . Only if local symptoms treat it . If not it should be fine .
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Dr. Madhulika Goyle
General Practitioner
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Take three shots as course done was 10years back with no boosters taken.
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