It is not necessary to get an injection if you are scratched by a wild cat, because the rabies virus is transmitted through saliva and blood. Cats generally do not carry rabies virus on their paws, so you only need to rinse the wound repeatedly with running water for more than fifteen minutes before touching it again Disinfect with iodine. However, if the cat has just finished licking its paws and then scratches someone else, it may be infected with rabies virus. In this case, it is best to pay attention to the rabies vaccine.