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Is Rabies Injection Required After Bitten By Cat?

My indoor cat got out for about 2 hrs and fought 2 neighborhood cats. There may be other events that we do not know about. The cat is behind in rabies vaccinations by about 3 years. When our son captured cat it scratched him but did not appear to break the skin, just welted up. To my knowledge there have not been any cases of rabies reported in our area in years, but will know more tomorrow when I figure out how to access clinical reporting data. The scratched areas were cleansed and sanitized and an antibiotic cream was applied. What should I do?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi... In suspected animal contact always the benefit of doubt is the winner. I suggest you go ahead with the anti rabies vaccination schedule. The incubation period of rabies can be years also . Even though no cases are reported, I suggest you start vaccination schedule for your son.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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Is Rabies Injection Required After Bitten By Cat?

Hi... In suspected animal contact always the benefit of doubt is the winner. I suggest you go ahead with the anti rabies vaccination schedule. The incubation period of rabies can be years also . Even though no cases are reported, I suggest you start vaccination schedule for your son. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,