Patient's question:
My baby got a little scratch from a cat, but there's no broken skin. I used my mouth to suck it out, and then I vomited. The baby has already been vaccinated. Should I get vaccinated?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help clarify this for you. Based on your description, it seems unnecessary. In the future, please never use this method again, as the human mouth also contains bacteria. After being scratched, you should immediately wash the wound repeatedly with soap and water, spit out the blood from the wound, and then use povidone-iodine for sterilization. If your mouth didn't have ulcers or breaks at the time, it should be fine.The above is my advice on this matter. I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!