Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Rabies Treatment
Call 911 if:
The person is seriously injured in an animal attack.
1. Stop Bleeding
Apply sustained pressure for several minutes.
2. Clean Wound
Wash with clean water and gentle soap for 15 minutes.
3. Gather Information About Animal
Notify the local health department or animal control about animal's possible whereabouts.
If the animal is a pet, get owner's contact information.
4. See a Health Care Provider Immediately
Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
If possible, bring information about the animal.
If the person was in an enclosed area with a bat, see a health care provider whether or not there is a bite wound. The person may have been bitten and not know it.
5. Follow Up
If there is any risk of rabies infection, the health care provider will recommend anti-rabies treatment. This may include a series of shots.
The person may require a tetanus shot, depending on the date of the last shot.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
CDC: "Rabies: What Care Will I Receive?"
CDC: "Rabies Exposure: When Should I Seek Medical Attention?"
CDC: "Learn About Bats and Rabies."
CDC: "What Type of Exposure Occurred?"
World Health Organization: "Rabies."
FamilyDoctor.org: "First Aid: Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches."