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I got biten by my cat two days ago. i thought it was just a scratch but it stinged after germx. is it too late to get a tetanus shot just in case?
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Bitten by cat two days ago: No, is fine have the vaccination. is the skin red? tender? swollen? those are symptoms of infection. Were you vaccinated in the past? if yes have it again, the immune system will wake up, rapell injection. Have Amoxicillin 500 mg for 5 days, go to the pharmacy and have the vaccination. Keep well
Answered 1/27/2021
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Tetanus shot: Tetanus shot is best to be given soon after incident. It is not too late to get your tetanus shot.
Answered 4/5/2021
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Get tetanus shot: You may apply triple antibiotic cream, available over the counter, to the wound site, Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/23/2021
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