Dog bite

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Get safe. Wash wound 15 minutes with soap. Hospital for rabies check.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore a small bite — puncture wounds are high infection and rabies risk.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT chase or corner an aggressive dog to identify it.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay hospital visit because the dog "looks vaccinated" — verify with a doctor.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if bleeding will not stop or the bite is on the face or neck.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — At hospital, say: "Dog bite — need rabies evaluation and wound care."

All dog bites breaking skin need medical evaluation for rabies prophylaxis and wound care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Every dog bite breaking skin needs medical assessment for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tetanus booster may be needed depending on vaccination history.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wash the wound and seek medical care. Do not attempt to capture the dog unless trained and safe.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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