Question
A one-month-old kitten scratched the child’s neck, and there are no obvious symptoms. Inquire whether rabies vaccine injection is needed, and how to treat the wound.
Answer
When humans are bitten or scratched by animals such as cats and dogs, even if it’s just a minor skin break, there is a risk of rabies infection. Therefore, it is recommended to get the rabies vaccine as soon as possible to prevent infection. Although there may be a delay in vaccination, it is still effective as long as the disease has not yet developed. Wishing the child a healthy and happy recovery.