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psyfly · September 9, 2009, 11:43 AM

I think I agree with daugherty16; rare is not necessarily rare enough.

http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreation...revention.html

• About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.
• Almost one in five of those who are bitten :a total of 885,000: require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries.
• In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.
(and so far in 2009, there have been 21 reported deaths)

About 7 to 1 odds aren't as good as I'd like.

And that's just for one year. The exposure/risk is additive.

Best be prepared.

September 9, 2009, 11:43 AM	#26
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	I think I agree with daugherty16; rare is not necessarily rare enough. http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreation...revention.html • About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. • Almost one in five of those who are bitten :a total of 885,000: require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries. • In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs. (and so far in 2009, there have been 21 reported deaths) About 7 to 1 odds aren't as good as I'd like. And that's just for one year. The exposure/risk is additive. Best be prepared. __________________ Show me the data