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Do I Need To Get Anti-rabies Shot After My Indoor Cat Scratched Me ?

good day doctors.. i was bit by my indoor cat this morning.. its not so deep, its like a scratch.. i immediately washed it.. then apply antiseptic solution.. she had a vaccine (anti-rabies) just this january this year.. do i need to get an anti-rabies shot..? thanks.!
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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helo n welcome. no u dont need a rabies shot. u should review ur tetanus vaccination status n get that done if not already done. u should prophylactically get ur pet checked out n tested by a vet doctor. thanx.
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Do I Need To Get Anti-rabies Shot After My Indoor Cat Scratched Me ?

helo n welcome. no u dont need a rabies shot. u should review ur tetanus vaccination status n get that done if not already done. u should prophylactically get ur pet checked out n tested by a vet doctor. thanx.