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Key facts Dog and cat bites are the most frequent type of animal bite. Infections can occur if your skin is broken by an animal bite. Unless you are trained, vaccinated and wearing protective clothing, you should avoid handling bats or flying foxes in Australia. If you have been, or think you may have been, bitten or scratched by a bat — seek immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor about your risk of rabies at least one month before you go on an overseas trip. Are animal bites serious? Animal bites are a common cause of injury. Dog and