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Bat in house last week at 3 am, entire family started on rabies shots. all animals vaccinated except kitten too young who vet vaccinated that day and told to keep him inside for 45 days. kitten was playing & scratched my 4yo. wound cleaned? what now?

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The child should get vaccinated. Four year old is not too young for vaccination. For info: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/helping-hands/rabies-vaccine-treatment

Answered 9/11/2022

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Continue with the vaccination series that your child has already started. Let his doctor know about the possible (but unlikely) exposure from the kitten.

Answered 9/30/2022

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