Bug Bites and Stings
Anybody who spends time outdoors is likely to get a bug bite or sting. Few bug bites are really harmful, but they are annoying and sometimes painful. You can do several things to avoid bites and treat them if they happen. Most bug bites and stings are just a nuisance, but bugs sometimes transmit infections or cause allergic reactions that can be serious, or even deadly.
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When someone is stung or bitten, a spider or insect injects venom or saliva into the skin. The different types of bites and stings can cause bumps that itch, sting, swell, redden or feel hot.
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Preventing bites and stings is better than dealing with them after the fact.
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In most cases, bites and stings are easily treated at home using things in your medicine cabinet or kitchen.
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In some cases, bites and stings can cause an allergic reaction or transmit disease. It’s important to know what to look for.
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If your child would like to learn more about insect bites and stings, he or she can visit
Bugs, Bees and Other Critters that Bite and Sting.
