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Dog bite on leg

2018-06-23 10:21:34
How long can we wait to take medication after a dog bite ? What is the first aid to be administered after been bitten ?
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Hello, as early as possible. Wash the wound under flowing water than wash with LIFEBOY as it contains CARBOLIC acid which destroyed the local rabies . Ok.

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Dear , u have to take immediate treatment as early as possible , need of TT injection , Rabies vaccination 0,3, 7, 14, 21 days.
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consult emergency unit immediately

Answered2018-06-23 13:26:48

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