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Scratched after 2nd booster shot
Hi, I got my second and last booster shot on 7th Aug, then 10 days later on 17th Aug, I got minor scratch from a stray cat. 1 drop of blood in saw. Nothing much. Am I still protected from booster shots or do I need to get shots again ?
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You are well covered. A scratch that draws even a drop of blood is a category 3 exposure, so normally it needs vaccine, but because you completed your booster doses just 10 days earlier, your antibody levels are at their peak right now. When an exposure happens within about 3 months of a completed course or booster, no further vaccine is required. You also do not need rabies immunoglobulin at any point once you are already immunised. What you should do is wash the scratch with soap under running water for 15 minutes and apply an antiseptic like povidone iodine. Also check your tetanus status - if you have not had a tetanus containing vaccine in the last 5 years, take a Td booster. Watch the wound for redness, swelling, pus or fever, as cat scratches can get infected and may then need antibiotics after examination. For any bite or scratch happening after 3 months from now, two intradermal booster doses on day 0 and day 3 will be enough. Feel free to consult me on Practo or at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj if the wound looks infected.
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U r under vaccine effect . No extra shot required
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Since you have completed the booster course, no additional vaccine is required for re exposure only wound management.
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You have to take 2 booster shots on days 0 and 3 since the skin is torn and blood came and it is category 3 exposure
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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