A young child's parents call the nurse after their child was bitten by a raccoon in the woods. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which of the following?

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Raccoon bites can transmit rabies, a fatal disease if not treated promptly. The standard protocol after potential exposure to rabies is to start antirabies prophylaxis, which includes wound cleaning and administration of rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin, if necessary, to prevent the onset of symptoms.

A Young Child's Parents Call the Nurse After Their Child