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Bit by a dog, broke the skin, what should i do?
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Dog bite: If it a known dog that has had rabies vaccine, i would clean the wound with alcohol and watch for infection - reddness and swelling. If it is an unknown dog, efforts should be made to find the dog and determine its rabies status. If it cannot be found, speak to your doctor about rabies shots.
Answered 9/11/2013
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