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| Don't provoke or tease animals. Half of the dog bites occurring in the United States are provoked. Teach children not to approach strange animals. One third of the animal bites in the United States happen to children. |
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If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past five years, you need to get one. Tetanus is an acute, sometimes fatal disease caused by a bacteria that enters the body through wounds. Rigidity and spasmodic contraction of the voluntary muscles characterize the disease. It's familiarly called "lockjaw." Getting an immediate vaccination will prevent its onset. You can arrange getting a shot with your regular doctor or in an emergency room. The main concern is to get one as quickly as possible--that day, in fact. |
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Get a tetanus shot (if appropriate)
