Dog Bite & Rabies Advisory — Wash Wound, Seek Anti‑Rabies Vaccine (Sindh Health Department)

Issuer: Health Department, Government of Sindh.

Purpose: Public health advisory on immediate first aid and medical care after a dog bite to prevent rabies and save lives.

Key emergency actions:

• Immediately wash the wound with clean water and soap for 15–20 minutes.
• Seek medical attention at a hospital or clinic without delay.
• Follow the treating physician’s advice and receive anti‑rabies vaccine (ARV) as recommended.
• Timely treatment can fully prevent rabies; do not ignore any dog bite.

Additional guidance: Protect yourself and your family by treating all bites seriously and completing the recommended vaccine schedule. Rabies is fatal if untreated but is preventable with prompt care.

For more information or assistance: Call emergency number 1122.