I was scratched mildly by a pet cat 15 days ago. The cat is not vaccinated. I immediately washed the scratch and applied some ointment. The wound is completely healed now and no signs of any infection. The cat also seems to be healthy. Do I require rabies shots? Or is it too late to take the shots if it is required.

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