News Update :

Animal bites

10 September 2011


>>Overview
   Domestic pets cause more bites
   Dogs more likely to bite, cats more infectious
   Risk of rabies with non-immunized pets / stray / wild animals
   Raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats too carry rabies
>>Symptoms
   Skin break 
   Bruise / puncture
   Cuts
   Bleeding
   Swelling and redness of the area
   Oozing of fluid
>>Treatment
   Calm the affected person
   Wash hands before attending to wound
   Wash wound with soap & running water
   Apply antibiotic ointment 
   Dress using sterile bandage
   After first aid, medical treatment must be sought quickly
   Suturing may be required
   Tetanus booster / antibiotics required
   Treatment depends on type / location of wound
>>Prevention
  Avoid keeping wild animals as pets 
  Choose a pet that is friendly to children
  Train the pet to obey commands
  Vaccinate your pet
  When children are around, pets supervision is required
  Avoid leaving infants alone with pets


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