Animal Bites

1. Order:

    1. Vaccine TD 0.5 cc IM

    2.  or Vaccine DT 0.5 cc IM

    3. Amp TIG (tetabulin) (250u/ml) 3000-6000 unit IM

2. Vaccination:

    1. no prior vaccination

        1. 0-3-7-10 days IM

        2. 0-3-7 days intra dermal (2 injection each time in different limbs)

    2. prophylaxis

        1. 0-7 days IM or ID

    3. >3 months from prior dosage:

        1. 0-3 days IM

3. TIG:

    1. 20 unit/kg in 7 days from the time of bite

    2. injection only around the wound

4. Antibiotics:

    1. Cap co-amoxiclav 625mg tds #15

    2. Cap cefalexin 500mg qid #20

    3. cap cloxacillin 500mg qid #20

5. Next visit: 24-48 hours later