How Long After A Cat Bite Should One Have Rabies Vaccine?

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016

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Wed, 24 Aug 2016 Answered on

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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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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (18 minutes later)

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

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