Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately:
Recognize signs and avoid being bitten by Dr Sophia Yin
May 15-21, 2011, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
- 4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs every year
- children are by far the most common victims
- 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year
- children are far more likely to be severely injured; approximately 400,000 receive medical attention every -year
- most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs
-senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims
- children are by far the most common victims
- 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year
- children are far more likely to be severely injured; approximately 400,000 receive medical attention every -year
- most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs
-senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims
Doggone Safe Dog Bite Prevention Resources
