No Vaccination Records in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11788
SMLE Question #11788
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department 2 hours after a bite to the dorsum of the hand from a newly adopted domestic cat with no vaccination records. Parents report the cat has been lethargic and febrile. The child is otherwise healthy and up to date on immunisations. Examination shows a small puncture wound with no erythema, swelling, or discharge and full range of motion. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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