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Is Rabies Shot Needed After Being Slightly Bitten By A Cat?
I have a cat we have ben feeding that someone moved away and left. I put a hose for it outside tonight becvaus eof the rain. Its a nice cat but I was peting him and he nicked the side of my hand and it tore the skin a little it was a toooth. i did clean it but i was wondering if I should go to the er or get rabies shots? i know he has been outside for a while.
Under guideline for National Guidelines on Rabies Prophylaxis in India all kind of bite or scratch are classified in 3 category. all kind of Domestic pets bite or scratched must take Three doses of Anti Rabies vaccine on 0, 3, 7 days even pet is healthy. Under observation if Pet is healthy after 10th days then stop further vaccine. 0 means dose of 1st vaccine then on 3rd Day and 7th day from first vaccine. You must consult Nearby authentic Government or Public Health centres Doctors to view of your wound and any other treatment like anti tetanus . These vaccine must be given by trained Health worker.
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Is Rabies Shot Needed After Being Slightly Bitten By A Cat?
Hi, Is your cat is vaccinated for Anti rabies? Under guideline for National Guidelines on Rabies Prophylaxis in India all kind of bite or scratch are classified in 3 category. all kind of Domestic pets bite or scratched must take Three doses of Anti Rabies vaccine on 0, 3, 7 days even pet is healthy. Under observation if Pet is healthy after 10th days then stop further vaccine. 0 means dose of 1st vaccine then on 3rd Day and 7th day from first vaccine. You must consult Nearby authentic Government or Public Health centres Doctors to view of your wound and any other treatment like anti tetanus . These vaccine must be given by trained Health worker.