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What is the first step for an animal bite in the backcountry?

Wash it well with soap and water, then get advice.

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  1. Cover it without washing
  2. Wash it well with soap and water ✔
  3. Apply a tight tourniquet

Why: Prompt washing cuts the risk of rabies and other infections. Then get advice about rabies shots, tetanus and antibiotics.

Huh, didn't know that: Bat bites can be so small that a person may not notice them.

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Answer: Wash it well with soap and water. Prompt washing cuts the risk of rabies and other infections. Then get advice about rabies shots, tetanus and antibiotics.

  1. CDC: Avoid Animals wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/be-safe-around-animals
    Immediately wash all bites and scratches well. Use plenty of soap and running water.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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