Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was bitten by a non-vaccinated kitten 10+ years ago. bite was on the side of my thumb. i didn't get any shots. will i still get rabies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No way, no worries: Rabies always starts within a few weeks of a bite or other exposure. There is no chance of it after 10 years. Don't worry about it.
Answered 7/31/2018
739 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can i get rabies if i was bit by a cat, 12 days ago, and uptill now the cat is fine.? I was also vaccinated aganist rabies 3 years ago
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 3 year old cat killed a bat and has been vaccinated for rabies once (at 6 months of age). He hasn't bitten anyone, but are we safe from rabies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 2.5 year old was pinched by a dog, should she get a rabies shot? It wasn't a bite, the area is just blue and scratched where he tried to bite. The dog is fully vaccinated.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Wanted to know if i can get rabies if my non-vaccinated dog's saliva touched a small wound in my thumb?
04/08 1 pm scratched by stray god teeth on thumb with a tiny scartch and very little blood 04/08 9 pm took rabies vaccination 05/08 1030 pm had few glasses red wine Is it dangerous to have wine and what is precaution that i can take?
I was bitten by a stray kitten that appeared healthy. I was vaccinated against rabies (3 shots) 6 years ago. Am I protected or do I need a prophylaxis?
Advice from someone who knows about rabies. Got bit 3 years ago by a stray cat. Should I still get vaccinated? Will I get rabies without it still?
A puppy with no anti-rabies shot, bit me in my thumb just below the nail. Is that enough to give me rabies?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
