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A 50-year-old man presents to the emergency department 12 hours after a dog bite to his hand. The dog is fully vaccinated and appears healthy. The wound is 3 cm, superficial but contaminated, with surrounding erythema. He is up to date with tetanus immunisation. What is the most appropriate management?

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