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Had A Dog Bite. Bruised Nail. Worried

I was bit by my neighbors dog on my right ring finger, I washed it off with soap and water and peroxide. It doesn't seem like much to threat about. My nail is a bit bruised on one side. And the other had a tiny puncher wound, no bigger then if pierced by a needle. I am broke and cannot go to a hospital. any suggestions?
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

History of dog bite in your upper extremity.
The dog is your neighbor's pet.
if the dog is vaccinated against rabies than first aid and a dose of TT will to.
If that is not the case then go for Post exposure prophylaxis vaccination regimen against rabies.
In the meantime keep the dog under observation.
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Had A Dog Bite. Bruised Nail. Worried

Hello, History of dog bite in your upper extremity. The dog is your neighbor s pet. if the dog is vaccinated against rabies than first aid and a dose of TT will to. If that is not the case then go for Post exposure prophylaxis vaccination regimen against rabies. In the meantime keep the dog under observation.