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May 17–23, 2009 is the official week for all Americans to do their duty and focus on preventing dog bites. Each year, 4.5 million of us are bitten by dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Who is more likely to be bitten? Among adults, males more so than females. Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years. Adults with 2 or more dogs in the household are 5 times more likely to be bitten than those living without dogs at home.
The CDC offers these tips to help children learn to avoid dog bites:
- Do not approach an unfamiliar dog.
- Do not run from a dog or scream.
- Remain motionless (e.g., "be still like a tree") when approached by an unfamiliar dog.
- If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g., "be still like a log").
- Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
- Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.
- Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.
For more tips on dog bite prevention, download this brochure from the American Venterinary Medical Association.
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