Question
The child was bitten on the face, and the wound is quite large. Do I need to give them medication? I’ve noticed that the child’s personality has changed significantly lately, and they become very emotional, sometimes pinching or hitting adults and even biting themselves. They may also bite themselves and cry. I would like to know how to handle this situation, and what treatment should be done if necessary?
Answer
Even if rabies is truly contracted, symptoms will not appear until the fifth day. Therefore, your current concerns may be due to psychological factors. There is no need to receive a rabies vaccine if bitten by a human unless the biter has been confirmed to have rabies. It is recommended that you simply clean the wound thoroughly without the need for a rabies vaccine. Parents should also avoid giving their child any psychological cues about rabies, as children are more sensitive and easily influenced.