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Health concerns with stray dogs at Hiriketiya surfing beaches

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Claire P.•890 rep•2
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There are so many stray dogs wandering Hiriketiya beach What is the safety protocol if you get bitten and are local clinics equipped for rabies

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Claire P.•890 rep•2

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Most beach dogs are harmless and vaccinated by NGOs (look for a clipped ear), but night packs can be aggressive. If bitten or even scratched, wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes immediately. Sri Lanka takes rabies seriously. Every major government General Hospital stocks the rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) vaccine, and it is free for tourists. Go immediately to Matara hospital.

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Madhushan K.•1260 rep•1

I got nipped in Weligama. The hospital sorted me out in 20 minutes. Very professional.

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Lars M.•1410 rep•2

Private clinics will charge you, and they often do not stock the Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG). Always go to a Government Hospital.

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