What to Do If a Child Is Bitten by a Dog?

Question

What should be done if a child is bitten by a dog?

Answer

The optimal time for the first dose of the rabies vaccine is within 48 hours of the bite. The specific injection schedule is one muscle injection (2 milliliters) of vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 30. The ‘0’ refers to the day of the first injection (and so on). If for various reasons the vaccine cannot be administered on time, follow the principle of ’earlier injection is better than later, and later injection is better than no injection’ when using the rabies vaccine. The above suggestions are for the question ‘What should I do if a child is bitten by a dog?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!