My neighbor's dog has fleas (I see her scratching all the time)& they've managed to come into my home.  I've put some stuff on the carpet to vacuum up & changed the vacuum bag.  My main problem is my feet & lower legs have been bit several times.  I know scratching the flea bites makes it worse.   What can I use to relieve the itching?

From my class notes:



If you get bitten by fleas, it is best to break the flea life cycle by treating the home, the pets, and the outside environment with insecticide. Home foggers and flea collars are not always effective. Birds and fish must be protected during spraying. If home treatments are ineffective, professional extermination may be needed.



An over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help relieve itching.



Other common treatments for flea bites are:

wash the bites with antiseptic soap to reduce the risk of infection.

apply an ice pack frequently to help relieve swelling.

use calamine lotion, anesthetic creams or similar to treat the itching.

Most likely, unless the animal was in your home, you do not have fleas in your carpet.  You could have mites though.  Have your carpet cleaned or pull it up.  

Use white vinegar on the bites to stop the itch.