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Tingling In Leg, Small Swollen Wounds On Right Of Shin Bone After Bitten By Dog. Cleaned With Peroxide

I was bitten by a dog on my shin last Thursday and my leg near the bite is tingling. It is to the right of the shin bone , 2 small puncture wounds. The wounds bled for quite a while, about an hour. I went to a walk in clinic and they cleaned it with peroxide and released me. I was given a form to submit to the health department so the owner has to prove the dogs shots are up to date, but I never did. The wounds look slightly inflamed and slightly swollen. There is also pain at the sight of the wounds when I apply pressure.
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
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Animal bite should never be taken lightly it has to be treated accordingly keeping in mind the chances of rabies, I would advise you to have a vaccine shots it is important here, have nice day.
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Tingling In Leg, Small Swollen Wounds On Right Of Shin Bone After Bitten By Dog. Cleaned With Peroxide

HI Thank for asking to HCM Animal bite should never be taken lightly it has to be treated accordingly keeping in mind the chances of rabies, I would advise you to have a vaccine shots it is important here, have nice day.