After being bitten by a hamster, wound treatment and vaccination should be carried out immediately to prevent infections. Firstly, wash the wound with running clean water and soapy water to remove dirt. Then, use iodine, alcohol or normal saline to disinfect it. If the wound is large or deep, it is recommended to go to the hospital for professional treatment, and it may be necessary to have sutures or debridement done.
Vaccination is an important measure to prevent infections. After being bitten by a hamster, it is recommended to receive vaccines for hemorrhagic fever and rabies to prevent epidemic hemorrhagic fever and rabies. Besides, in order to avoid tetanus infection, a tetanus vaccine also needs to be injected.
After dealing with the wound and getting vaccinated, attention should also be paid to wound care and getting enough rest. Keep the wound clean and dry. Avoid using Band-Aids. You can wrap it with sterilized gauze. Meanwhile, pay attention to rest and avoid spicy, fishy and other irritating foods.