An 11-year-old girl was attacked by her neighbor’s dog while playing with friends, resulting in a serious wound on the back of her head. The girl was rushed to Phu Tho Obstetrics and Children’s Hospital for treatment, where she received care for injuries to her ears, back, shoulders as well as the long wound on her head. Due to the severity of her condition, she was transferred to the provincial hospital where doctors cleaned and sutured the wounds, relieved her pain and placed drainage to prevent hematomas.
The medical team ordered a CT scan to assess any damage to the girl’s head area but no abnormalities were found. The girl is currently undergoing active treatment and has received anti-rabies serum. Parents are advised to take extra precautions when caring for young children who are unable to defend themselves and avoid allowing them to come into close contact with dogs. In case of a dog bite, parents should wash the wound with clean water, soap or saline, cover it with clean gauze and seek immediate medical attention for emergency treatment and vaccination.
Dog and cat owners are encouraged to ensure their pets are fully vaccinated and regularly re-vaccinated as recommended by veterinarians. Pets should not be allowed to roam freely on the street, and when taken outside they should wear a muzzle to prevent them from attacking others. By taking these measures, we can help keep our communities safe for both people and pets alike.
