As TangoBlue said, use your bow and arrows.
Dont rush. Go slow and clear mobs from the distance. Single fuling should not be a problem for melee fight, but dont engage group fights early.
Squitos are easy - block and strike.
Loxes are a bit difficult early as they have a big hp pool and deal a lot of dmg. If you want their meat, climb some big rock and shot them. Running around and shooting them with bow and arrows can alert other mobs, so its better to stay at one place.
Also you can bring your wolves if you already tamed them. They are great tanks for fulings, but weak vs squitos and loxes.