Dr. Vedprakash Verma
General Practitioner
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had four rabies shots recently because of a cat scratch. Today a cat playfully bit me near the knee. There was no blood, no wound just a slight bump on the skin and slight marks of her teeth. Should I get another rabies shot or is it alright? The cat is from my neighborhood and is not aggressive. She visits me often.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
If you are in a vaccination period of under one-month duration of the last vaccine shot then no requirement for another vaccination. But if you have crossed this period then you need post-exposure prophylaxis which means three more shots may be required.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My last rabies shot was taken a month ago. This was my fourth shot of rabies. Please advise.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
That will be fine. No rabies vaccination is required. If a tetanus shot is not taken that time then you can take this time.
Thank you.
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