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How Long After A Cat Bite Should One Have Rabies Vaccine?
Question: Please let me know
1. How long after a cat bite, is it safe to wait for an anti rabies?
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1. How long after a cat bite, is it safe to wait for an anti rabies?
Thank
Brief Answer:
Ideally within 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin should be ideally taken within24 hours but if this I'd missed,it should be taken within 4 days. However,if this is not done and person or animal has no signs of disease,then it is not required to be vaccinated. Wish you good health. Regards
Ideally within 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin should be ideally taken within24 hours but if this I'd missed,it should be taken within 4 days. However,if this is not done and person or animal has no signs of disease,then it is not required to be vaccinated. Wish you good health. Regards
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