Health concerns with stray dogs on Hiriketiya beaches

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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

Tharanga W. · Accepted Answer

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.

Tharanga W. · Answer

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

Anna S. · Answer

Do we need to pay for the vaccines at private clinics

Diego R. · Answer

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

Supun K. · Answer

Do not run if they bark at you. Stand your ground and pretend to pick up a rock. They will run away.

Health concerns with stray dogs on Hiriketiya beaches

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