Citizens urged to take action after dog bite
Unleashed: 17,193 dog bites and 681 cases of snake bite were reported in K-P. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
The district health office in Abbottabad on Wednesday urged citizens who have suffered dog bites to take immediate action in order to prevent potential transmission of rabies.
The severity of the situation emphasises the importance of a swift response. Experts recommend not wasting time deliberating on whether the dog was rabid or domesticated. Instead, individuals are urged to head directly to the nearest government hospital as the emergency services there are highly equipped to handle such cases daily which will ensure prompt and effective treatment.
For those who are faraway from a hospital, it is advised to wash the wound meticulously with soap.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 28th, 2023.