New Delhi. Children are often shown some kind of fear to get their point across. Sometimes the fear of ghosts and sometimes the fear of the bagged Baba. One of them is also the fear that after getting cut from the dog, 14 injections will have to be done in the stomach. But at this time, due to the frequent incidents of dog bites, not only children but adults also need to be afraid because dog bites cause a dangerous disease called rabies. In such a situation, be careful with dogs while walking on the road. But what if a dog bites someone despite your utmost vigilance? So let’s talk about this issue and tell you what first aid should be given in case of dog bite.
1.If a person is bitten by a dog, first of all wash that place with water.
2.Now wash the bite area with mild soap.
3.Wash wounds caused by dog bites for at least ten minutes. This reduces the risk of spreading the virus.
4.After this, dry the wound thoroughly with a clean cloth.
5.Dry the bite area and apply antiseptic cream there.
6.If there is no antiseptic cream, alcohol or iodine solution can also be applied.
7.After doing this, without delay, go to the hospital or clinic as soon as possible and get the anti rabies injection.
8.Apart from this, immunoglobulin injection can also be done in consultation with the doctor.
9.Keep observing the wounds continuously.
10.If you see any kind of infection, redness, swelling, pain or fever etc., inform the doctor without delay.