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My indoor cat gave me a a puncture wound that was not too deep but it hurt and bled a bit. i am highly allergic to tetanus vaccines and could die if i get this type of vaccine. i am pondering if i will be okay since i washed and cleaned the wound?
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As long as your cat does not have rabies it is likely to be OK. But if if becomes red and swollen go to Dr immediately. If it was on face go now. You could also die if you get Tetanus but rabies is a death sentence. Trust your cat was vaccinated?
Answered 1/21/2022
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