This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Types of vaccines, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'For the prevention of human rabies, immediate flushing and washing the wound(s) in animal bite cases, with plenty of soap and water, under running tap should be carried out for how much time? \nSelect and explain. \nA. 2 minutes, B. 1 minute, C. 15 minutes, D. 5 minutes', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: - In case of animal bite wounds, the 1st step is thorough cleansing of the wound with soap & flushing under running water for 10min & applying povidone iodine, 70% alcohol / tincture iodine. - 15 minutes is the option closest to 10 minutes,so best answer. Other measures taken are: - Tetanus toxoid & antibiotics are administered as indicated - Wound suturing - avoided ; if necessary - performed after administering Immunoglobulins. - Rabies Ig are given within 7days of wound - provides passive immunity by neutralizing rabies virus - Vaccine schedule of 5 doses given on day 0,3,7,14,28 is followed', 'role': 'assistant'}]