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I got bit by a stray cat. i put peroxide on it about 10 minutes ago and now it is burning bad where i was bitten. should i go to the hospital.

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: You should go to either a doctor's office or to the hospital to make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date, and you get rabies vaccination.

Answered 7/16/2014

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