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Dog bite to my son

2021-06-16 18:21:14
A dog had bite My 10 year old son. What precautions should i take ? Which food to avoid ? Which ointment to apply ?
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First wash thoroughly and get vaccinated . If wound is severe bandage or consult doctor
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1) Clean the wound with soap and water 2) Donot apply any home remedies over the wound and donot dress the wound with any cloth/bandage/cotton etc. 3) Take him to the nearest hospital immediately, he needs IDRV( Intra Dermal Rabies Vaccine) After categorizing the wound, if needed they may suggest Anti Rabies Immunoglobulin also

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Clean the wound with soap under running tap water for 20min Get anti rabbies shot asap, tetanus shot Do not delay anti rabbies  vaccination.

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