National Dog Bite Prevention Week

The third full week of May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs bite more than 4.7 million people a year, most of whom are children.

To learn how to prevent dog bites, check out these websites:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


• American Veterinary Medical Association


• United States Postal Services


• City of Dubuque Health Services

~ Mike, Adult Services