Dog bites are very common in India. It is estimated that every year about 15 million people in India are bitten by animals, mostly dogs (91.5%), of which 60% are stray dogs and 40% are pet dogs. According to a study, India has approximately 25 million dogs, with a dog man ratio of 1:36. These dogs fall into four categories - pets, family dogs, community dogs and feral dogs. Every 2 seconds a person is bitten by a dog and every 30 minutes a person dies from rabies.
There is an increase in the number of cases of dog bites and the ever-increasing demand for vaccination. In this article, we will inform you as to what to do when the dog bites you or someone else. What To Do When A Dog Bites Once you are bitten by a dog, it is necessary to take care of the injury as soon as possible to lower the risk of bacterial infection. In some cases, you will be able to give first aid to yourself and in…
