Pediatrics
-
We evaluated children less than 16 years of age who had dog bite injuries that resulted in hospitalization or death to determine the typical characteristics of the children, the dogs, and the injuries suffered. ⋯ Severe dog bites in children occur most frequently in those younger than 5 years old and involve the head and neck. Large dogs that are familiar to the child are usually involved. Young children should be closely supervised when around any dog.