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Question #10173
326 days ago
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Tetanus shot and Rabies shot duration - #10173

Jahangt

My mom took rabies shot 3-6 months before but actually not know correctly. Today cat has scratch her with nail. Can she take tetanus shot? Is it necessary to get tetanus it rabies now. She wipe the wound with soap and water

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Dr. Neeraj Agarwal
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308 days ago
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Tetanus Shot is necessary as she got scratched For nail scratch rabies is not adviced usually but u can take it if blood was there 0,3,7,14 Also take tab Azithromycin 400 mg for day 1 And Azithromycin 250 mg for 4 days Watch for any signs of pus weakness redness or lymph node swelling

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If your mom was scratched by a cat, it’s a good idea to check if a tetanus booster is needed. The rule of thumb is that the tetanus vaccine is generally effective for about 10 years. However, if there’s a wound, and it’s been more than 5 years since the last booster, a tetanus booster is usually recommended. Scratches and bites from animals, especially if the skin is broken, can be a route for tetanus. Since you mentioned she cleaned the wound with soap and water, that’s a positive first step. Proper cleaning reduces the risk of infection. Regarding the rabies shot, if your mom recently completed the rabies vaccination series, she might not need additional shots immediately. Rabies vaccinations can protect for months to years, depending on the series taken, so if the series was completed correctly, and the scratch wasn’t from a wild animal, additional rabies vaccination might not be necessary immediately. However, if she can’t confirm when she last received the vaccine, or if she’s concerned about the animal’s health, it would be prudent to consult a healthcare provider to get the most accurate advice based on her specific medical history and any potential risk factors. Always best to get a professional opinion in these cases.

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