Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Scratched By Pet Cat On Face. Taken Anti-rabies Shots, Scratched Again. Repeat Vaccinations?

Hi, i got scratched by our cat a month and half ago, i got series of anti rabies shots, and HRIG because because i was scratched on face as well. I cat lived after the observation period so didnt need to finish all shots. YEsterday, i got scratched again by the same cat in my left arm . Do i need to take another series of shots? read couple of internet articles that im still immune to rabies? is that correct.. my pet is a house cat, i dont think its infected but i want peace of mind... :)
posted on Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Twitter Fri, 8 Feb 2013 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 18 Feb 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
YOU HAVE TAKEN RABIES VACCINE AT LEAST THREE DAYS (0,3, 7) AND YOUR CAT DID NOT DIED WITHIN 10 DAYS - SO THIS WAS SUSPECTED THAT YOUR CAT WAS NOT SOURCE OF RABIES
BUT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR FULL VACCINATION SCHEDULE
THIS SCHEDULE DID NOT FIT IN PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
EVEN AFTER SAME ANIMAL BITE - THIS NEED TO REPEAT VACCINATION
SECOND OPTION IS GET YOUR ANTIBODY LEVEL IF THIS IS MORE THAN 0.5 IU/ML GET VACCINATION DONE URGENTLY
I find this answer helpful
Pediatrician,  Dr. Y V Siva Sankara Murty's  Response
hello

thanks for writing

you should get a complete post exposure prophylaxis

thinking that your cat is not infected may not suffice

get a schedule of 0,3,7,14,30

next time you get bitten by any cat or dog etc....you can get 0 and 3 day dose of antirabies vaccine......

hope this helps

take care
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Vaccination


Loading Online Doctors....
Scratched By Pet Cat On Face. Taken Anti-rabies Shots, Scratched Again. Repeat Vaccinations?

YOU HAVE TAKEN RABIES VACCINE AT LEAST THREE DAYS (0,3, 7) AND YOUR CAT DID NOT DIED WITHIN 10 DAYS - SO THIS WAS SUSPECTED THAT YOUR CAT WAS NOT SOURCE OF RABIES BUT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR FULL VACCINATION SCHEDULE THIS SCHEDULE DID NOT FIT IN PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS EVEN AFTER SAME ANIMAL BITE - THIS NEED TO REPEAT VACCINATION SECOND OPTION IS GET YOUR ANTIBODY LEVEL IF THIS IS MORE THAN 0.5 IU/ML GET VACCINATION DONE URGENTLY