Do I need another rabies shot for a small cat bite cut?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I was bitten by my cat and had a small cut on my finger. I washed it with running water and soap and applied Povidone-iodine antiseptic on it. I was vaccinated with an anti-rabies shot about six months ago, but my cat is not vaccinated yet. Should I go to the hospital and get another shot?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
You did a good thing by washing the cut with soap and running water. This has decreased your chances of getting infected by 90%. But now, for the remaining 10%, I suggest you take a booster dose of the anti-rabies vaccine as you were vaccinated very recently, and your cat is a pet cat. All these things are in your favor of not catching the infection. Also, I suggest that if you get a tetanus toxoid shot, your protection will be 100%, and the chances of infection will be zero. So nothing to worry about, you are safe.
Hope this helps.
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