30 Rabies Mistakes You Must Avoid After a Dog Bite | Doctor Explains

Think you know what to do after a dog bite? You might be making one of these 30 mistakes. From ignoring a small scratch to delaying medical care, skipping wound washing, misunderstanding the rabies vaccine, or being confused about RIG small mistakes can lead to serious consequences. In this video, Dr. A. K. Gupta, Family Physician & Rabies Consultant, explains 30 common rabies mistakes that patients and families should know about. You'll learn what to avoid when it comes to: • Dog bite first aid • Wound washing • Rabies vaccine • Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) • Small scratches and bites • Delaying medical treatment • Misconceptions about rabies WHO recommends immediate and thorough wound washing for about 15 minutes and prompt assessment for appropriate rabies post-exposure treatment. India's National Rabies Control Programme also emphasizes wound treatment, rabies vaccine and RIG when indicated as key parts of rabies PEP. Save this video. Share it with your family. And remember: after a possible rabies exposure, don't wait for symptoms seek medical advice promptly. rabies mistakes, dog bite treatment, rabies vaccine, rabies immunoglobulin #RabiesAwareness #DogBite