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My son was just bitten by a dog. showing 2 small cuts. do we need to take him for tetanus injection now after hours, if at all? otherwise, is it ok to wait until normal office hours tomorrow?
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Tomorrow is OK: Dog bites have a high chance of getting infected. Rabies is rare. Make sure you wash the area thoroughly with an iodine based solution and apply a topical antibacterial ointment and cover with a bandage. Check it frequently. If the area becomes more red or the redness spreads outward, and becomes more painful or warm to the touch, see a doctor immediately for antibiotics/rabies injection.
Answered 7/9/2020
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