- Male
- 22 Years
- 29/01/2025
I got a little scratch from a stray kitten who hasn't been vaccinated yet. It wasn't really bleeding, so I put off getting vaccinated myself. I ended up getting the rabies shot 44 hours after and a tetanus shot after 28 hours. Do you think this was too late, or am I still okay? I'm a bit worried and would love your take on it.
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ideally within 24-48 hours so no need to worry
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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