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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?
Hello. I was bitten by a dog in Vietnam and have just received Abhayrab. Prior to travelling i had my Rabipur vaccinations. I was told i would need a booster shot if i was bitten, but the Vietnamese doctor has scheduled me for five shots of Abhayrab. Is this the right course of action
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-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.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-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.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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