Atlanta Journal Constitution: Summer brings increased risk of dog bites for children

Release Date: July 20, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports a study by UB researchers found that children were more susceptible to dog bites during the summer months and dogs were more inclined to bite a child in the head or neck area, and quotes Philomena Behar, clinical assistant professor of otolaryngology.

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