Anyone concerned about children's health should know about the most popular children's site online.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
I discovered this while researching animal bites this morning. If that is also a concern for you, consider what KidsHealth has to say on just one of many subjects they cover.
Mention is made that even a kitten's scratch on child could become infected. Its called: Cat Scratch Disease, a bacterial infection. And we are reminded certain animal bites transmit rabies and tetanus. And human bites that break the skin are even more likely to become infected.
Whether a bite or scratch, you should try to apply pressure with clean towel or bandage till bleeding stops. Then clean the wound with soap and water, holding under running water five minutes. Don't apply antiseptic or anything else. Dry the wound and use gauze or clean cloth to cover. Phone child's doctor. May need antibiotics, tetanus booster, or even a rabies vaccination.
A bite or scratch to child's hand or face is more apt to become infected.
More advice is given about when to take child to hospital. And what to do about another animal that may be involved, etc. Make sure your own pet is immunized and licensed.
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