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A cat near my house has scratched me . Wound was little deep . It's been 5 days . Do I need rabies vaccination for that ?? Although the cat is fine .
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Yes, you should get rabies vaccination even if the cat appears fine. Rabies can transmit through scratches if saliva contacts the wound.
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Consult a Doctor Immediately: Start the post-exposure rabies vaccine schedule (if not already).
Clean the Wound: Wash with soap and water thoroughly.
Monitor the Cat: Observe for 10 days for any abnormal behavior.
Timely vaccination is crucial for safety.
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Yes you should take Vaccination immediately.For proper guidance kindly Consult.
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You need to take.
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Yes please
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Yes you need to take.
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Yes you need to take Arv
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Cat is a rabid animal. It must be stray cat. If u keep a watch on cat , keep a watch.
As such in such cases i usually advise Arv 0,3, 7, 28
Verorub abhayrab rabipur any brand.
U must go for TT one ample INTRAMUSCULAR in deltoid reason till now.
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need proper evaluation with detailed history and investigations. Please consult a physician
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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5 yrs exp
Delhi
Take rabies vaccination asap
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Arnab Chakraborty
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Kolkata
Yes. Please get vaccinated.
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Go to nearest ARV centre.
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Attend ER.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
No need
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