Gently wash the wound with soap and water, and apply an iodine-based antiseptic.
If you are not prevaccinated, you will need to receive rabies immunoglobulin as soon as possible, followed by a series of five vaccines over the next month. Those who have been prevaccinated require only two shots of vaccine after a bite.
Contact your insurance company to locate the nearest clinic stocking rabies immunoglobulin and vaccine. Immunoglobulin is often unavailable outside of major centres, but it’s crucial that you get to a clinic that has immunoglobulin as soon as possible if you have had a bite that has broken the skin.