Rapid review – deaths of children from dog bites/ strikes
Authors: Dr Ciarán Humphreys (Public Health Wales), Dr Lorna Price (Public Health Wales), Beverley Heatman (Public Health Wales), Bridgette Ruggiero (Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board)
Published on: 1st September 2014
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This rapid review of child deaths from dog bites or strikes uses readily available information to identify opportunities for prevention and to indicate further work that may be helpful.
Dogs are valued companions for many families. Early socialisation with children and others is important for family dogs. Although a rare cause of death, dog bites or strikes are an important, potentially preventable, cause of death and injury to children. Young children are particularly vulnerable.
A key conclusion is that the most important advice for members of the public is never leave a baby or young child unsupervised with a dog, even for a moment, no matter how well you know that dog. Opportunities for prevention and potential further work are identified.
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