How to handle a baby's scratch?

Patient's question:

Doctor, hello. My baby was scratched. How should I treat it to make it better? How should I take care of the wound?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the baby has been scratched. If the wound is shallow and the baby has a fast metabolism, as long as it's not a major wound, it usually heals on its own without special treatment. However, if the wound is too large, it can cause significant damage to the baby's skin, and medical treatment such as disinfection and bandaging will be necessary. For safety, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital to get a tetanus vaccine to prevent uncontrollable infection.

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