How to Respond to animal bites
Under no circumstances should this advice be used for primary treatment for an animal bite. Both domestic and wild animals carry bacteria's that can be fatal to a human being if not given immediate and proper medical attention. These ideas are ... [... more]
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Animal Bites
Each year millions of people in the United States are bitten by animals. Most bites occur on the fingers of the dominant hand, but animal bites can also occur about the head and neck area. Most animal bites are from dogs. Cat bites are the second ... [... more]
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Animal Bites
Each year millions of people in the United States are bitten by animals. Most bites occur on the fingers of the dominant hand, but animal bites can also occur about the head and neck area. Most animal bites are from dogs. Cat bites are the second ... [... more]
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Animal bites: First aid
If an animal bites you or your child, follow these guidelines: If the bite barely breaks the skin and there is no danger of rabies, treat it as a minor wound. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream to prevent ... [... more]
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Animal bites: First aid
If an animal bites you or your child, follow these guidelines: If the bite barely breaks the skin and there is no danger of rabies, treat it as a minor wound. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream to prevent ... [... more]
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How to Treat Animal Bites in the Wilderness
Rabies is carried by a number of animals in the wilderness, including skunks, raccoons, foxes and bats. Assume that any animal that has bitten a person is rabid. Move away from the animal and ensure the safety of the scene to prevent additional ... [... more]
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How to Deal with an Animal Bite: Advice from an Animal ...
A little girl once told me that when an animal bites that it's just a "kiss with teeth". Though a lovely and charming way of looking at the naughty side of animal behavior a bite is really a serious incident. Below are the steps to take when ... [... more]
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Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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