It may require urgent attention. It appears sufficient to monitor the situation at home, and take your child to the hospital during regular hours.

Child’s Symptoms

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However, if symptoms change, please visit an emergency clinic. During holidays and New Years break, visit the emergency clinic the next day.

Nursing points for animal bites

  • Be aware of changes in the way your child is breathing. If there is a feeling of suffocation or if there is wheezing, you should visit an emergency clinic.
  • If the location of the bite is greatly swollen, there may be pus formation. In this case, it is better to visit an emergency clinic.

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