What should I do if my child is scratched by a cat?

Patient's question:

What should I do about the two scratches on my daughter's neck from a one-month-old kitten? Thank you. There are no symptoms. Treatment history and effectiveness: None. What kind of help do you want: Should I get vaccinated, but it's already past the vaccination time.

Doctor's answer:

If you are bitten or scratched by cats, dogs, or other animals, there is a risk of contracting rabies. Therefore, if your skin is scratched, it is best to get anesthetic and rabies vaccine promptly. Since being bitten or scratched by cats or dogs is inherently risky, it should be handled with caution. Although the risk of infection from scratches may be lower, it should still be taken seriously. Therefore, if your skin is scratched, it is best to get anesthetic and a vaccine to implement preventive measures. Although it may be past the recommended time, it is still effective as long as the disease has not yet developed. Wishing you health and happiness.

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