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Is Rabipur Injection Required After Being Scratched By A Cat?

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: Dear doctor,

I was scratched by a cat in the Middle East when he tried to grab some food I was holding in my hands.
Minor wound nothing serious.

A few months ago I had 5 shots after being scratched by a cat because I did not get the vaccin before. If I take the shots now would it be ok to get 2 shots at day 0 and 3. Are the 5 I took earlier the same as a vaccin beforehand? Or how does it work?

Thanks.

Best,

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry much.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to take shots at present as you already taken 5 shots.
Those 5 shots will give you adequate immunity.
So no need to take 2 shots at present.
And your wound is also very superficial. So don't worry.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (31 hours later)

I started those 5 shots in May and ended them in XXXXXXX (or around). The stray cat scratched me this weekend. Are you sure that I don't need a booster of two shots?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
How is your wound?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for booster dose.
Simple scratch is not harmful.
How is your wound?
Can you send me image?

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar