Had Anti-rabies shots
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
November 17, 2016 3:33pm CST
Last week as I was preparing to take our adopted cat for spaying, I noticed a very light scratch on my hand; it was a little reddish but no blood.
I washed it immediately with soap and water, then flooded it with alcohol, thinking the cat could had scratched it. I told my husband about it, and asked if I was sure the cat made it, and I said I was not sure because I had done other things in the garden after I handled the cat.
So I waited for some days, worrying about the scratch. Then finally yesterday, we went to the clinic to get the first dosage consisting of one shot each on my upper arm. The nurse said I should get four dosages, and she scheduled the dates. So I still have three, but am thinking I can have only two or three dosages.
Are you also worried about such things, of contacting rabies if you are not so sure about that you had it? Anyway it is better be safe than sorry!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Nov 16
Not really, I think cat scratch fever is probably the worst thing that could have happened.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
They say cat scratch can also be dangerous because cats tend to lick its feet, so the transfer of rabies from its saliva is most likely.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Nov 16
@acelawrites rabies is pretty rare around here especially in domestic animals.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
There's no scratch mark, but I chose to be assured from being infected with rabies.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
17 Nov 16
Better to be safe than sorry for sure. I would do it as well yes. Jabs are never nice but sometimes it has to be done. Hope you are well take care.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
17 Nov 16
We have a Dog and we take him to have the shots everytime. Don´t miss one of them.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
Yes, very painful indeed. But to be sure, I had the shots because the cat was a stray one. Though the scratch did not produce a wound.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
@acelawrites It's best that you are having hat sot , judt to be sure.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
Yes, I was worried because the cat did not have anti-rabies shots; it is a stray cat.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
20 Nov 16
I am paranoid about things like animal and insect bites and scratches .. yes, it's better to make sure that you won't get infected ..
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
Yes, I am just making sure I am safe. Thanks, Bess.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
I remember getting scratch before but never thought of anti rabies shots. Unless it's from the dog.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
Yes, it is advised to have the shots for people working with animals; or exposed to them. It is good there is no rabies in Australia.
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