Biting incidents at a child care centre can be a very emotional experience for children, parents and the child care staff involved due to the small risk of transmitting blood borne diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency virus (AIDS), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and other skin infections.
The following are the recommended stops that should be taken after a biting incident occurs at your facility:
- Provide the appropriate first aid
- Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water. If the wound is bleeding, gloves should be work
- Try to rinse the mouth of the biter with water
- Seek the appropriate medical attention if neccessary
- If the bite has broken the skin, with or without blood exposure, you can contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for further direction.
- Clinical Services, Sexual Health program at 05-721-7520 ext 8376
- Health Connection at 705-721-7520 ext. 8813
Please ensure you have the following information available prior to calling the health unit:
- The names, addresses and phone numbers of the individuals involved in the incident
- Contact information for the parent/guardian
- Date of the incident
- Location on the body where the bite took place
