Tetanus Shot After Cat Scratch

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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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Dr. M. Madeena Begum

Veterinary Physician 12 yrs exp Chennai

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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Dr. Sonali Choudhary Veterinarian 7 yrs exp Jammu · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sonali Choudhary

Veterinarian 7 yrs exp Jammu

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.