Cat Bite Injury: Do You Need Tetanus and Disinfection?
Bitten by a stray cat? This morning around six o'clock, I accidentally got bitten on the ankle by the school cat. The wound is not deep, but there is slight redness and swelling. I rinsed it with water afterward. Do I need to disinfect it or get a tetanus shot? If a tetanus ...
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Hello! It is generally recommended to receive a tetanus shot if you haven't had one in the past six months. If more than 24 hours have passed without receiving the shot, just monitor the situation. For wounds caused by cats or dogs, they should be rinsed with saline solution...[Read More] Cat Bite Injury: Do You Need Tetanus and Disinfection?
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