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Hello due to a cat scratch I took 3 doses of arv last one was jan 18 I missed 4th dose due some reason. The cat was still alive and healthy. But yesterday another cat scratched me it is very small scratch do I need to get vaccinated again. Any suggestion.
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No need to get vaccinated.
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Yes, it's second incident you need to pep. + inj tt.
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Firstly you only need 3 doses, no need for 4 dose. No need to go for vaccination again. Just wash the area properly. And if you haven't done inj tetanus toxoid during 1st scratch than do it.
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