Bites and Stings
, Animal and Human Bites
• Consider whether victim was exposed to rabies.
– Spread through saliva by bite or lick of infected
animal
– Animal attacked without provocation.
– Animal was behaving strangely.
– High-risk species
• Animal should be captured or confined for
observation whenever possible.
• Report animal bites to police or animal control.
, Care for Animal and
Human Bites
• Clean wound with soap and water.
• Flush wound under pressure.
• Control bleeding and cover wound.
• Seek medical care for cleaning, tetanus
shot, or rabies vaccination.
, Animal and Human Bites
• Consider whether victim was exposed to rabies.
– Spread through saliva by bite or lick of infected
animal
– Animal attacked without provocation.
– Animal was behaving strangely.
– High-risk species
• Animal should be captured or confined for
observation whenever possible.
• Report animal bites to police or animal control.
, Care for Animal and
Human Bites
• Clean wound with soap and water.
• Flush wound under pressure.
• Control bleeding and cover wound.
• Seek medical care for cleaning, tetanus
shot, or rabies vaccination.
