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Does One Need Vaccination For A Cat Bite?

Hello.. I got scratch from street cat on my left hand since 5 days ago and I don t have symptoms only itchy in my right leg.. My question still I need to take vaccination immediately .. Right now I am only used antibiotics and .fucidin cream. Thank you
posted on Sun, 20 Aug 2017
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Hi dear,
welcome to HCM.i have analysed your query.my opinion is that,
1.you should get an TT injection.
2.you should take anti rabies vaccine.consult your nearby physician.he will explain you about the days on which you should get vaccination.usually they prescribe on 0,3,7,28 days.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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Does One Need Vaccination For A Cat Bite?

Hi dear, welcome to HCM.i have analysed your query.my opinion is that, 1.you should get an TT injection. 2.you should take anti rabies vaccine.consult your nearby physician.he will explain you about the days on which you should get vaccination.usually they prescribe on 0,3,7,28 days. thank you. hope my answer will help you.