What to do if bitten by a dog

If you are bitten by a dog, you need to take timely measures to avoid infection or other health problems. Here are some common treatment steps:

1. Clean the wound: Wash the wound with warm water and soap, rinse it thoroughly to avoid bacterial infection, and rinse the wound under the tap.

2. Do appropriate hemostasis: Press on the wound with clean gauze or towels to stop the bleeding. The duration should be about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Disinfect the wound: Use disinfectants such as alcohol or iodine to treat the wound to kill potential germs and prevent infection.

4. Monitor the wound and seek medical help: Pay close attention to the wound. If there is redness, swelling, exudation, fever, pain, etc., you should seek medical help as soon as possible.

5. Observe the health of the dog: If you don’t know whether the attacker is carrying rabies, you should go to the hospital immediately to get a rabies vaccine to prevent infection. At the same time, you also need to observe whether the attacking dog has other infectious diseases.

When dealing with dog bites, pay attention to keeping clean and hygienic to avoid causing health problems such as infection. If the situation is serious or the wound is deep, you should seek professional help as soon as possible.

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