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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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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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