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First Aid for Insect Bites

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They can however be extremely painful and may cause infection if left untreated.
No one wants to be stung by a wasp, bee, mosquito, horse fly, midge, or hornet. These are some of the most common insect bites within the UK, which can cause a nasty inflammatory response in some individuals. Infants and young children are particularly at risk and may not know how to react to being stung for their first time. 

A little first aid knowledge can go a long way to alleviating the pain caused by a bite and ensuring that the affected area is clean and free from the risk of infection.

Symptoms

It’s useful to always ask questions at the scene in order to gather information that a person may have been stung by an insect. If this is not possible, or the casualty is unable to communicate their feelings then look out for the following symptoms:

  • Stinging pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Itchy feeling on skin
  • Stinger remains in the skin (Bees)

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