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Bites

This information is provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  For the complete first aid guide, click here.

For Animal or human bites, wash wound well with soap and water. Call your pediatrician immediately. Your child may need a tetanus or rabies shot.

Important note: The information contained here should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

 

Source First Aid (Copyright © 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics)