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2021-06-21 11:37:04
I was feeding a squirrel and it bit me, it didn't come explicitly to me just to bite me and has never done so in months. But today I flinched and she got scared and bit me. What should I do?
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You need ARV and TT

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1)  Wash the wound with soap and clean water 2) Donot apply any bandages or dressing 3) Immediately report to nearest hospital for taking IDRV(Anti Rabies vaccine) and Tetanus Toxoid injections as early as possible
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Donot apply any home remedies or irritants over the wound.

Answered2021-06-21 11:53:51

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Wash the wound with soap and water Apply antibiotic cream or ointment Cover with clean bandage
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Take  TT AND ANTIBIOTIC. AND ANTI RABIS VACCINE . CONSULTATION NEEDED.

Answered2021-06-21 11:43:41

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You need to take a injection
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Answered2021-06-21 11:42:50

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