14/02/2026
Most people do THIS wrong after an animal bite, specially dog bites. Don’t be one of them.
If a dog bites you, what you do in the first few minutes can literally save your life.
Rabies is almost 100% fatal once symptoms start, but it is 100% preventable if you act FAST.
-Wash the wound with running water and soap for 15 minutes.
-Apply povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine.
-Start the anti-rabies vaccine on Day 0, 3, 7, 14 & 28.
-Deep or high-risk wounds need Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) with the first dose.
And remember:
-Rabies can spread not only from dogs but also from cats, monkeys, bats, foxes, and other mammals. -Every animal bite should be taken seriously.
-Don’t apply chilli, haldi, toothpaste, oil, or home remedies.
Don’t wait for symptoms.
Don’t ignore even a small scratch.
Act fast. Wash. Vaccinate. Protect your life.
Disclaimer:
Information shared is based on standard rabies post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines. Final treatment decisions should be made by the treating physician based on individual case assessment.
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