Ask the VEC: Animal Bite Treatment
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Parents PACKQ: What should I do if I, or someone in my family, is bitten by an animal?
A: Following the immediate treatment of stopping the bleeding and cleaning the wound, seek medical attention, particularly if there is a chance that the animal may be rabid. If necessary, call 911.
You should not consider this information to be specific, professional medical advice for your personal health or for your family's personal health.
Categories: Ask the VEC, Parents PACK July 2016
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