How long after a cat scratch can you be sure you’re okay?

Three months after being scratched by a cat without rabies disease, the possibility of rabies is considered to be small, but there is still a possibility of developing the disease. The incubation period of rabies is about 1~3 months, more than one year is less likely. According to the World Health Organization, the longest incubation period for rabies is not more than 6 years. Because the fatality rate of rabies is close to 100% once it occurs, it is necessary to treat the skin and mucous membrane damage when it is scratched by animals such as cats and dogs. When skin and mucous membrane damage occurs, it is recommended to use water or soapy water to rinse for more than 15 minutes, in the use of iodine povidone repeatedly disinfection, at the same time must be timely injection of rabies vaccine, need to be timely injection of 4 or 5 shots. If you are able to do so, you should also be tested to see if you have developed antibodies to the rabies virus. If you are scratched by cats or dogs, it is recommended that you consult the emergency department or vaccination center of a regular hospital for rabies vaccination.