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Animal Bites and Scratches If your child is bitten or scratched by an animal, the wound can get infected. Clean the wound right away and get medical help as soon as possible. Even if the animal is your family pet, you should follow these steps: 1. Wash the wound well with soap and water. 2. Put pressure on the area to stop the bleeding. 3. When bleeding stops, put an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin on the wound. 4. Cover the bite or scratch with a clean bandage. 5. Get medical help the same day if possible.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 06:33:58 +0000

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