BITES-Is a wound received from the teeth of an animal, including humans.

-Animals may bite in self-defense, in an attempt to prey in food, & as part of normal interactions.

ANIMAL BITES

• An animal bite can result in a break or tear in the skin.

• When a person is bitten by an animal, an infection can result.

PREVENTION

• Vaccinate all pets against rabies.• Don’t disturb animals while they’re eating.• Teach children not to approach or play

with stray animals.• Don’t touch wild animals.• Don’t handle sick or injured animals.• Don’t keep wild animals as pets.

TREATMENT How to Treat a Cat or Dog Bite.mp4

1. STOP BLEEDING• Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops.

2.CLEAN AND PROTECT• Gently clean with soap and warm water, rinse for

several minutes after cleaning.• Apply antibiotic cream to reduce the risk of infection

and cover with a sterile bandage.

3. GET HELP

• Consult a doctor immediately. (He will treat the wound more effectively & decide what measures are necessary to guard against rabies and tetanus infection.

• If the animal’s owner is available, find out if the animal’s rabies shots are up-to-date. (Give this information to your health care provider.)

4. FOLLOW UP

• The health care provider will make sure the wound is thoroughly clean &may prescribe antibiotics.

• If there is any risk of rabies infection, the health care provider will recommend anti-rabies treatment & tetanus shot or booster.

• The health care provider may recommend pain relievers.

INSECT BITES

-Insect, spider, and bee bites usually cause a localized reaction with swelling, redness, & itching.

- Some people have severe skin reactions to insect or spider bites & few have allergic reactions that affect the whole body.

PREVENTION

• To avoid bee stings, wear white or light colored solid fabrics.

• Avoid wearing perfume and colognes when you are outside.

• Apply an insect repellent every few hours when in insect and spider infested area.

• Wear gloves and tuck pants when working in woodpiles, sheds, & basements & storerooms where spiders are found.

TREATMENT

• Remove a bee stinger by scrapping or flicking it out.

• Don’t squeeze the stinger, you may release more venom into the skin.

• Apply a cold pack or ice cube to the bite or sting to relieve the pain & decrease the reaction. (Baking soda, meat tenderizer, or activated charcoal mixed with a little water can also be used.)

• An oral antihistamine(Benadryl) may help relieve itching if there are many bites.

• Trim fingernails to prevent scratching, which can lead to infection.

• Seek emergency help if signs of a severe allergic reaction develop soon after being stung by insect.

TICK BITESWhat is a tick?

- are parasites that fasten themselves to the skin and feed on blood.

• A tick should be removed as soon as you discover it because they may transmit disease.

Prevention

• Check regularly for ticks when you are out in the fields or woods. (Wear light-colored clothing to easily detect ticks)

• Apply an insect repellant to exposed areas of skin when in tick infested areas.

• Don’t put repellant on small children’s hands, because they often put their hands in their mouths,

• After returning indoors, wash the repellant off with soap and water.

• Thoroughly examine your skin and scalp when you return home.

• Check your pets too.(The sooner ticks are removed, the less likely they are to spread bacteria.)

TREATMENT

1. Dislodge the embedded tick loose from the skin with a few drops of heavy oil or petroleum jelly.

-This closes the tick’s breathing pores,

which will often cause it to disengage itself

from the skin)

2. If applying a petroleum jelly doesn’t work, gently scrape the insect’s stinger out of the skin with the edge of a clean fingernail or blunt edge of a table knife.

- Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.

- Put steadily, trying not to crush the tick.

3. Wash the areas and apply an antiseptic.

4. Get a medical help if allergic reaction occurs.

SNAKE BITES

-Snakes are one of the dangerous animals.

-They have their salivary glands which produces venom which is injected through grooved or tubular fangs.

-If you were attacked by a snake & you didn’t give yourself a first aid it may cost some complications and at some cases it may lead to death.

PREVENTION

• Don’t make snakes as your pet.• Clean your backyards.• Don’t live near the forest.• If you see a snake don’t touch it. Ask help

to those who know how to catch a snake.

TREATMENT

• Tie the upper part of the bitten area tightly.

• Do not panic.• Go to the nearest Hospital or Clinic

and tell to the doctor or nurse that you were attacked by a snake.

• They’ll inject you anti venom.• Check you doctor daily for a follow up

check up.

BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE!