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Animal Safety

Dog, monkey and snake bites, rabies vaccination, an injured pet and stray animals: what to do and where to go.

After a bite

Dog, monkey or animal bite: first aid
Wash for 15 minutes, then the anti-rabies vaccine today.
Snake bite: first aid
Keep still and get to a hospital with antivenom.
Work out what you need after a bite
A short set of questions about the wound, and the vaccine dose dates for your calendar.
Hospitals near you for rabies vaccine
Nearest first. Ring ahead and ask whether vaccine and immunoglobulin are in stock.

Pets

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