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What do you suggest if my child just got bitten my our vaccinate d pet dog.is she safe?
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Check the bite: there are infections from a dog --check for puncture wounds- check for pain and redness...check for fever. if no puncture wound and not red , observe for changes- call and discuss with your pediatrician
Answered 9/28/2016
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