Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Animal Bites
  1. Animal Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become ... you can develop serious medical problems. To prevent animal bites and complications from bites: Never pet, handle, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/animalbites.html - Health Topics
  2. Rabies (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... need to get them right away. If an animal bites you, wash the wound well; then get medical care. To help prevent rabies: Vaccinate your pet. Rabies vaccines are available for dogs, cats and farm animals Don't let pets roam Don't approach ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rabies.html - Health Topics
  3. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... during pregnancy and/or childbirth From insect or animal bites From contaminated food, water, soil, or plants How ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html - Health Topics
  4. Infectious Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and then you touch it. Through insect or animal bites. Through contaminated food, water, soil, or plants. What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Wounds and Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... not heal. Other common types of injuries include: Animal bites Bruises Burns Dislocations Electrical injuries Fractures (broken bones) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/woundsandinjuries.html - Health Topics
  6. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be infected with germs. Avoiding contact with wild animals. Preventing insect bites by using insect repellent when you go outdoors. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/viralinfections.html - Health Topics
  7. Mosquito Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... those live in the United States. Female mosquitoes bite animals and humans and drink a very small amount ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mosquitobites.html - Health Topics
  8. Plague (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... fleas that feed on them. People and other animals can get plague from rat or flea bites. In the past, plague destroyed entire civilizations. Today ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/plague.html - Health Topics
  9. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Animal diseases that people can catch are called zoonoses. Many diseases affecting humans can be traced to animals or animal products. You can get a disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/animaldiseasesandyourhealth.html - Health Topics
  10. Pet Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for your family. What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pethealth.html - Health Topics
previous · 1 · 2 · next