Patient's question:
A 10-year-old child was scratched by a household cat on December 14, 2018, resulting in a minor cut with slight skin abrasion. After receiving the second dose according to the standard procedure, the fifth dose was mistakenly recorded as the sixth dose. As a result, the fifth dose was administered at the time of the sixth dose. Is this effective?Doctor's answer:
The vaccine shot for preventive work is mainly to prevent rabies virus infection. It can also be given before being bitten or scratched in normal circumstances. Based on what you mentioned, it seems you have a combined vaccine. As long as you follow the hospital's recommendations or the reminder times, it's fine. Regarding the mistake with the fifth and sixth shots, it will not interfere with the effectiveness. This is my advice on this matter, hoping it helps you. Wishing you good health!