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3y old got nipped by a swan - do I need to do anything

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barbamama · 01/05/2008 19:09

he was feeding them some bread and the swan nipped his finger by mistake, it is a bit swollen and broke the skin a little bit like a graze, not much blood.

He is covered for tetanus from his baby jabs right?

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sweetkitty · 01/05/2008 19:11

This happened to DD2 about a month ago, there wasn't a mark or anything and she isn't pathologically scared of swans either.

sweetkitty · 01/05/2008 19:11

Sorry don't know about swans and what you should do if bitten by one.

barbamama · 01/05/2008 19:18

I'm sure it is ok, just wondering a bit because it drew blood. He is not very brave with animals and we have only just got to the point where we can go to the park without him freaking out if a dog comes over so I am hoping it doesn't set him back. Mind you, he seems to be focusing on anger rather than fear at the moment as I can hear him in the bedroom now saying "bloddy bloddy swan" oops

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Weegiemum · 01/05/2008 19:20

if drew blood - possibly tetanus? Worth getting any animal bite checked out.

iMum · 01/05/2008 19:23

I thought swan bites needed attention?

barbamama · 01/05/2008 19:31

do you think? maybe will phone NHS Direct.

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