Rabies health concerns for stray dog bites on surfing beaches
There are so many stray dogs wandering the surfing beaches What is the safety protocol if you get bitten and are local clinics equipped for rabies
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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.
I got nipped in Weligama. The hospital sorted me out in 20 minutes. Very professional.
Private clinics will charge you, and they often do not stock the Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG). Always go to a Government Hospital.
Do not run if they bark. Stand your ground and pretend to pick up a rock.
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