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Toddler Hospitalized After Pit Bull Attack in Santa Fe as City Plans Inspection Over Disputed Vaccination Status

Doctors placed the child on a multi-visit regimen to manage infection risk from the open bite wound.

Overview

  • The two-year-old was bitten on the arm at midday Wednesday in the Fonavi San Jerónimo complex and treated at Hospital de Niños Dr. Orlando Alassia.
  • Physicians left the wound open for drainage and scheduled follow-ups on days 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 with vaccinations.
  • Relatives and neighbors say the same dog has attacked multiple children, and hospital staff reportedly confirmed prior cases under follow-up.
  • The family contends the animal lacks required shots, while municipal records show doses given in July during an IMUSA campaign.
  • City officials set a home inspection for Thursday to assess the dog after police units attended the scene and the owners allegedly did not engage.