Friday, October 30, 2009

WHAT TO DO WHEN BITTEN BY A DOG

Dogs are said to be mans best friend. But sometimes dog bite their masters. When a case of a dog bite happens, here are the things that must be done before making any drastic moves.

1. Wash the bitten area with clean running water. Use soap in cleaning the area.
2. Observed the dog. When noticeable change in the health of the dog is observed, seek immediate vaccination for anti-rabies.
3. It would be better to have a vaccine against tetanus.
4. Never suck the bitten area and sip the blood. For that would be very dangerous. Rabies might spread instantly.
5. If condition comes to worst and the dog dies immediately after biting the patient, immediately bring the patient to the nearest medical facility for proper health care.

Rabies is a very deadly virus that can kill a person infected with it in just few minutes. For security and health, it would be better to follow the the tips.