Tetanus and rabies prophylaxis are very important considerations when managing a bite wound. Every patient with a bite injury that seeks medical care should have their tetanus status checked ...

Your doctor may also recommend a tetanus booster shot or, in rare instances, a rabies shot. If a dog bites you, get the owner's information and proof of vaccination. Follow your healthcare ...

Another complication you can get from a dog bite is tetanus. Even good dogs may carry tetanus; you may contract it if ...

Q. Who are the people most liable to be bitten by a dog? A. More than 60 percent of the people who are bitten by dogs are children. The elderly are second. And people like mail carriers and meter ...