It's been a week since I was scratched by my cat. I don't know if there will be rabies. Is it still useful to vaccinate now
Condition Analysis:
According to your description, it has been a week since being scratched by a cat. If there is a broken skin, which belongs to secondary exposure and is easy to be infected with rabies virus, the earlier the rabies vaccine is injected, the better. Now you can inject rabies vaccine. As long as you do not inject rabies vaccine before the onset, it is effective and can neutralize and inactivate the virus. Avoid drinking, drinking coffee and strong tea, and avoid spicy and irritating food and raw and cold food.
Condition Analysis:
If this is your own cat, generally speaking, it should not be a problem. This kind of pet has a very low probability of carrying rabies virus. But if you have a pet at home, I think you'd better be one of the rabies virus vaccines, and this is the safest, because there is a potential risk when you have a pet.
Condition Analysis:
Generally speaking, the chance of getting rabies after being scratched by a healthy cat is very small, but it can't be 100% sure. If you are accidentally scratched by your cat, the correct method is to wash it with flowing water for no less than 30 minutes, and then inject rabies vaccine within 24 hours.
Guidance:
If this situation has been a week, it is meaningless to inject rabies vaccine. After being scratched by a cat, it is recommended to wash with soapy water, disinfect with Iodophor and alcohol in time, and do not eat spicy and irritating food. Avoid eating greasy, fried food, etc. It is generally recommended to inject vaccine in time.
Condition Analysis:
Hello, the question you asked was scratched by your cat. It's been a week. You may be infected with rabies virus. You need to go to the hospital for rabies vaccine for prevention. Now rabies vaccine is useful. Don't drink alcohol or eat spicy and greasy pickled food after vaccination
