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How To Cure Swelling And Pain Due To A Scratch From Dog?

Hi my 2.5 years son was scratched by 1 year pet dog yesterday on his leg. I was bleeding and I had cleaned with water & put antiseptic. To day my son is feeling pain as he is not allow to touch the leg. I observed some swelling too. please suggest......
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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I suggest you to get your child examined by doctor as he needs anti rabies injection as per schedule and in case of infected wound antibiotics and analegesic.
Vaccination is very important as rabies is a fatal disease.
Hope this help.
God bless.
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How To Cure Swelling And Pain Due To A Scratch From Dog?

Hi Thanks for your .query I suggest you to get your child examined by doctor as he needs anti rabies injection as per schedule and in case of infected wound antibiotics and analegesic. Vaccination is very important as rabies is a fatal disease. Hope this help. God bless.