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Cat scratch rabies vaccination
I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?
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You can take 2 booster doses.
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As such u r u der vaccine effect, BUT AS CAT IS NOT VACCINATED TWO BOOSTER DOSE ADVISABLE.
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Yes take 2 booster dose
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No
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Not full vaccination, only 2 booster doses scheduled 0 and 3 .
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2 booster doses (on day0 and day 3 ) would be better !
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You will need to take 2 more doses for the recent exposure again. Won't need the full course.
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Nothing to do. You're covered. Good job washing the area.
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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. Harshad Bagade
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Amravati
Any Bleeding?
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