The correct way to deal with dog bites and rabies vaccinations

Nowadays, many people like to keep pet dogs. After dinner, people walking their dogs are often seen in the park. Many children also like to chase small wild dogs and play with them. Therefore, it is difficult to completely avoid accidents such as dog bites. If the dog bites are not handled properly, it is easy to contract rabies, so they must be treated in time. We all know that we need to get rabies vaccine in time after being bitten by a dog, but the journey to the prevention and control center is often long. So what should we do in an emergency?

Many families have pets, and when interacting with dogs, they are often injured by their dogs' teeth. At this time, many people may be confused about whether to get a rabies vaccine. If you don't get the vaccine, you may contract rabies and become incurable, as the mortality rate of rabies is 100%. If you want to get vaccinated, you don’t want to go through the hassle of getting a few shots. How to choose this?

Today I will talk to you about what you should do if you are accidentally bitten by a dog, whether you need to be vaccinated after being bitten by a healthy dog, and which other animals also require rabies vaccinations.

How to deal with an emergency after being bitten by a dog?

First, let’s look at what to do after being bitten by a dog.

1. If the wound is not serious, immediately wash the wound with soapy water and running water alternately for at least 15 minutes.

2. Disinfect the wound with iodine or alcohol.

3. If the wound condition permits, try to avoid suturing and bandaging.

4. If the wound is minor, cover the wound with a breathable dressing after disinfection.

5. Go to the nearest hospital for preventive treatment.