Handling Bee and Wasp Stings A bee will usually leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac. Try to remove it as quickly as possible using a scraping motion, without pinching the venom sac at the end. (Wasps dont leave their stingers in the skin after stinging, which means they can sting more than once.) Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until the skin is healed. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or a cold, wet washcloth for a few minutes. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. For pain and itching, give an over-the-counter oral antihistamine if your childs doctor says its OK; follow dosage instructions for your childs age and weight. You could also apply a corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion to the sting area. The following signs may indicate a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Use an epinephrine auto-injector if its available, and call 911 right away if you notice: wheezing or difficulty breathing tightness in throat or chest swelling of the lips, tongue, or face dizziness or fainting nausea or vomiting If your child has had an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting in the past, see your doctor for a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:29:29 +0000
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