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Does Cat Salaiva Cause Rabies?
Question: hi! a cat saliva dropped in my eye while playing with a neighborhood friendly cat, will i get rabies? i have received complete/full rabies shots last 2010 (5 or 6 shots of verorab).
Brief Answer:
Rabies vaccination indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Brother,
Exposure of eye ( which is mucous membrane lining) with saliva of canine is considered as significant exposure( Category III exposure) and definitely needs Post exposure prophylactic vaccination irrespective of previous vaccination. As you have previously received vaccination you will require only 2 doses of vaccination. On the day of exposure and second dose 3 days later.
Even if the neighbors cat or dog is vaccinated, it does not provide absolute protection. So it is recommended to go for vaccination.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Rabies vaccination indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Brother,
Exposure of eye ( which is mucous membrane lining) with saliva of canine is considered as significant exposure( Category III exposure) and definitely needs Post exposure prophylactic vaccination irrespective of previous vaccination. As you have previously received vaccination you will require only 2 doses of vaccination. On the day of exposure and second dose 3 days later.
Even if the neighbors cat or dog is vaccinated, it does not provide absolute protection. So it is recommended to go for vaccination.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
hi! i rechecked my medical records, i got the shots in 2011. do i still need to get new shots? it happened yesterday and im planning to still go XXXXXXX for vaccines if needed. how many years does the vaccines last?
Brief Answer:
2 doses of vaccine required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You require two doses of vaccination which act as booster dose. For every fresh episode of exposure 2 doses of vaccination are required if an individual is previously fully vaccinated irrespective of duration from previous vaccination.
If you are planning tomorrow then the second dose can be 3 days after that.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
2 doses of vaccine required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You require two doses of vaccination which act as booster dose. For every fresh episode of exposure 2 doses of vaccination are required if an individual is previously fully vaccinated irrespective of duration from previous vaccination.
If you are planning tomorrow then the second dose can be 3 days after that.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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