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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?

Hi sir.Can I ask about the bite of a dog.This is the second time that dog bite me.In the bite I was vaccine by that time by anti rabies then after 8 months my dog bite me again.What should I do? Do I need to take again an anti rabies vaccine?this different dog and the dog is not yet been vaccine for anti rabies Thank you.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

-Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding.
-Try to keep the injured area elevated.
-Wash the bite carefully with soap and water.
-Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.
-Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection.
If you have done the vaccine eight months ago there is no need for another vaccine.

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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. -Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding. -Try to keep the injured area elevated. -Wash the bite carefully with soap and water. -Apply a sterile bandage to the wound. -Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection. If you have done the vaccine eight months ago there is no need for another vaccine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.