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Symptoms
of Allergic Reaction:
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severe swelling in other parts of the body (eyes, lips), not just area of bite(s)
- weakness; dizziness/collapse
- coughing or wheezing;
difficulty in breathing
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severe itching; hives or hive-like rash on body
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stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting diarrhea
BITES
-- GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Control bleeding with direct pressure.
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Check for symptoms of allergic reaction.
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Call for medical attention. Any animal, insect, or human bite can result in serious
infection or tissue damage.
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Determine cause of the bite; always consider the possibility of rabies (from dog,
wild animal bites) or tetanus (e.g., puncture wounds from rusty nails, barbed
wire). Get name and address of pet's owner; wild animals and snakes should be
carefully captures and killed if necessary.
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Stay calm and try to reassure child.
SYMPTOMS
Look for one or more of the following:
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slight redness and swelling around bite
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bruised or broken skin
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open wound and bleeding
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sharp pain around the bite
IMMEDIATE
TREATMENT
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Wash minor bites thoroughly with soap and tepid, running water. Continue washing
for 5 minutes.
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Control any minor bleeding by covering entire would with sterile gauze. press
firmly, making sure injured area is raised above level of the heart.
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When bleeding has stopped, cover bite with sterile bandage. Do not apply any medication
tot he wound.
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Check immunization records for date of child's last tetanus shot. If 5 years ago
or longer, a booster shot may be necessary.
CONTINUED
CARE:
If signs of infection (swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, fever) develop,
contact a physician. Seek medical care for any fever occurring within 10
days
of an insect bite (tick, mosquito, flea, etc.) as this may indicate a more
serious complication.
STINGS
-- GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Check for symptoms of allergic reaction.
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In cases of allergic reaction or for multiple stings, call for medical attention
immediately.
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Stay calm and try to reassure the child.
SYMPTOMS
Look for one or more of the following:
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local swelling and redness
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itching/burning
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pain
IMMEDIATE
TREATMENT
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Using the edge of a dull knife or fingernail, ease the bee's stinger out of the
skin with a scraping motion. Do not pull stinger out as squeezing with release
more venom.
- Wash
area with soap and tepid water. Apply cold compress to relieve pain and reduce
swelling. Do not put ice directly on skin.
IN
CASES OF ALLERGIC REACTION OR REACTION TO MULTIPLE STINGS
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Follow above steps 1 and 2.
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Use prescribed emergency sting kit if available.
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Keep child reclining, with affected part immobile and lower than child's heart.
- Call for medical
attention immediately.
CONTINUED
CARE:
If child exhibits symptoms of allergic reaction, ask physician to
prescribe emergency sting kit for future use. Instruct child's care givers
about its use. Be aware of the possibility of insect bites while outside.
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