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Is Anti Rabies Vaccination Necessary For Scratch By Cat?

Dear Doctor, Good day. I'm 21 yrs. old, 5' 2'' and 110 lbs. my query is about anti rabies vaccine. I was bitten by a dog last May 14, 2011 and had anti tetanus and immonuglubulin and had 4 shots of anti rabies vaccine. my last schedule is Aug. 22, 2011. I was scratched by our cat yesterday and was bleeding. My question is do I need to have another anti rabies vaccine for the scratch of the cat? Please help me and thank you very much Doctor.

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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

Yes it is necessary even for a cat bite.

Now since you have been already vaccinated in 2011.
In addition to wound cleansing & a booster dose of Tetanus toxoid injection
You should take at least two doses of anti rabies vaccine in the deltoid region of the arm on 0 and 3 days.

Hope this suggestion could be of help to you in getting the treatment at the hospital.
Give your valuable feedback if convinced.
Regards

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Is Anti Rabies Vaccination Necessary For Scratch By Cat?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM. Yes it is necessary even for a cat bite. Now since you have been already vaccinated in 2011. In addition to wound cleansing & a booster dose of Tetanus toxoid injection You should take at least two doses of anti rabies vaccine in the deltoid region of the arm on 0 and 3 days. Hope this suggestion could be of help to you in getting the treatment at the hospital. Give your valuable feedback if convinced. Regards