If you are scratched by a cat and the scratches bulge, you need to be vaccinated. This is because cats are also one of the susceptible hosts of rabies virus. They have a high probability of carrying the virus in their bodies. After being scratched by cats, there is a certain chance of being infected with rabies virus and causing rabies. If an individual cannot judge, it is best to go to the disease control center in time. The center asked doctors to assist in judgment. Rabies is by far the most serious malignant infectious disease. Once it develops, the fatality rate is 100%, so rabies vaccination must be carried out in time.

The best time to vaccinate against rabies is within 24 hours after the injury. In addition, the rabies vaccine must be administered according to the course of treatment. Currently, there are two types of vaccination courses offered by CDCs and community hospitals across my country, one is a five-shot course and the other is a four-shot course. No matter which course of treatment is adopted, vaccination must be carried out regularly and in sufficient doses to ensure sufficient immunity and stimulate the body to produce sufficient antibodies to neutralize the rabies virus and avoid the occurrence of rabies.

What to pay attention to when getting vaccinated if you are scratched by a cat:

1. If you are scratched by a cat, clean and disinfect the wound promptly and get rabies vaccine.

2. It is recommended that patients avoid smoking, alcoholism and other bad habits after vaccination, so as to avoid the vaccine being affected and losing its efficacy.

3. Then, the patient needs to rest more and avoid overexertion and strenuous activities.