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I got a scratch from cat one day ago from a roadside cat on my neck. Do I need rabies injection.
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Yes--as soon as possible -also, immediately clean the area with running water and soap for 15 minutes with out scrubbing // apply hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol softly at the area ---if available ---soon report to a hospital with anti-rabies immunization facility.
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Yes, absolutely. Take it immediately for post exposure doses on 0,3,7,28 days.
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