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What should you do if a dog or cat bites you in Georgia?

First aid, rabies shots and where to go.

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Short answer

If a dog or cat bites or badly scratches you, wash the wound under running water with soap for 10-15 minutes and go to a clinic the same day for a rabies vaccination. Rabies occurs in Georgia, so the course is given even after a bite from an apparently vaccinated, ear-tagged dog. For heavy bleeding or a deep wound, call 112.

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Why

  1. The rabies course consists of several injections on a schedule, and none should be missed.
  2. Post-bite vaccinations are given at special units in clinics; any hospital can direct you.
  3. Tourist health insurance usually covers this emergency care.

Details

If someone's pet bit you, note the owner's contact details and ask whether the animal is vaccinated. Attacks by stray dogs can be reported to the city service or to 112.

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This is not medical advice. If bitten, seek medical help immediately.

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