Two studies published in March looked at the incidence of dog bites in kids. One determined that kids under 5 are more likely than older kids to get bites and the bites are more severe.
Kids under 5 are more likely to get bitten
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The other study looked at seasonal dog bites and showed that dog bites increase during the summer months. There are a few possibilities for this, not the least of which is that kids and dogs are more likely to be near each other when school’s out of session.
Kids should learn how to handle being around dogs, especially those they don’t know. Teach your kids to avoid dog bites and to avoid strays.