If a dog scratches a red mark without bleeding, you should also seek medical attention for rabies vaccination.
If you are scratched by a pet and do not bleed, it is a secondary exposure to rabies; according to the Technical Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control, in the case of secondary exposure, the wound should be cleaned and disinfected in a timely manner, and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to receive the rabies vaccine.
The best time to receive rabies vaccine is within 24 hours after a scratch or bite, and no later than 48 hours. It should be noted that the rabies vaccine will be administered several times, so it is important to administer the vaccine in full and regular doses according to the course of treatment, and avoid stopping the vaccination at will.
Patients with different degrees of scratches must go to the hospital as soon as possible to check whether they need to be vaccinated, and should follow the doctor’s instructions.