30/04/2025
Immediate actions: Rabies Virus ðŸ¦
1. Washing away the wound immediately:
Wash the affected area immediately with soap and clean water for at least 15 minutes. This helps to flush out the virus.
2. Applying alcohol or iodine:
After cleaning the wound, apply alcohol, dettol or iodine on it so that the germs are eliminated.
3. Visit the nearest hospital immediately:
Contact the doctor and tell him that the dog has bit, even if the wound is minor.
Vaccine procedure:
It is extremely important to get vaccinated against Rabies. Usually the following schedule is:
Day 0: First vaccine (dog bite days)
Day 3: Second vaccine
Day 7: The third vaccine
Day 14: Fourth vaccine.
Day 28: Fifth vaccine.
Rabies Immunoglobulin is also given if a dog's bite is very deep or on a sensitive area such as the face, neck or hands (only once, on Day 0).
Important instructions:
Never delay a cure.
Don't rely on indigenous remedies.
Complete the course of vaccine, even if the wound heals..
