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Is Anti Rabies Injection Necessary Post A Scratch By Pet Cat?
I got scratched by my pet cat and received 6 stitches like a week before. I got tetanus injection but not anti rabies. Should I go for anti rabies vaccine now ? Do I need it ? Is it necessary or not ? And the pet cat has not been vaccinated since 2 years.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Though the chances of rabies with cat scratch are very minor.It is cat scratch disease which is more common.But as you are worried and the cat was unvaccinated,you can get a shot to be on a safe side.
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Though the chances of rabies with cat scratch are very minor.It is cat scratch disease which is more common.But as you are worried and the cat was unvaccinated,you can get a shot to be on a safe side.
I will be happy to know if it was helpful.You can approach us anytime with another query
Regards
Dr Faeza Sherdil
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