How to Protect Your Kids From Insect Stings
In general, bites are usually not a serious problem, but in some cases, stings may be. While it is true that most stings (from yellow jackets, wasps, and fire ants, for example) may cause pain and localized swelling, severe anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Some children with no other known allergies may have severe reactions to insect stings. But if you suspect that your child is allergy-prone, discuss the situation with your doctor.
It is impossible to prevent all insect bites, but you can minimize the number your child receives by following these guidelines:
Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as garbage cans, stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and sweets, and orchards and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
When you know your child will be exposed to insects, dress her in long pants and a lightweight longsleeved shirt.
Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints, because they seem to attract insects.
Don't use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair sprays on your child, because they also are inviting to insects.
Although insect bites can be irritating, they usually begin to disappear by the next day and do not require a doctor's treatment. To relieve the itchiness that accompanies bites by mosquitoes, flies, fleas, and bedbugs, apply a cool compress and/or calamine lotion freely on any part of your child's body except the areas around her eyes and genitals. If your child is stung by a wasp or bee, soak a cloth in cold water and press it over the area of the sting to reduce pain and swelling. Call your pediatrician before using any other treatment, including creams or lotions containing antihistamines or home remedies. If the itching is severe, the doctor may prescribe oral antihistamines.
If your child disturbs a beehive, get him away from it as quickly as possible. The base of a honeybee's sting emits an alarm pheromone (hormone) that makes other bees more likely to sting as well.
It is very important to remove a bee stinger quickly and completely from the skin. The quick removal of a bee stinger will prevent a large amount of venom from being pumped into the skin. If the stinger is visible, remove it by gently scraping it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail. Avoid squeezing the stinger with a pair of tweezers; doing this may release more venom into the skin. The skin may be more swollen on the second or third day after a bee sting or mosquito bite.
شركة تنظيف خزانات بالرياض - http://www.roknalnazafa.com/ - Keep your child's fingernails short and clean to minimize the risk of infection from scratching. If infection does occur, the bite will become redder, larger, and more swollen. In some cases you may notice red streaks or yellowish fluid near the bite or your child may get a fever. Have your pediatrician examine any infected bite right away, because it may need to be treated with antibiotics.
Call for medical help immediately if your child has any of these other symptoms after being bitten or stung:
Sudden difficulty in breathing
Weakness, collapse, or unconsciousness
Hives or itching all over the body
Extreme swelling near the eyes, lips, or penis that makes it difficult for the child to see, eat, or urinate
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Some children with no other known allergies may have severe reactions to insect stings. But if you suspect that your child is allergy-prone, discuss the situation with your doctor.
It is impossible to prevent all insect bites, but you can minimize the number your child receives by following these guidelines:
Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as garbage cans, stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and sweets, and orchards and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
When you know your child will be exposed to insects, dress her in long pants and a lightweight longsleeved shirt.
Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints, because they seem to attract insects.
Don't use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair sprays on your child, because they also are inviting to insects.
Although insect bites can be irritating, they usually begin to disappear by the next day and do not require a doctor's treatment. To relieve the itchiness that accompanies bites by mosquitoes, flies, fleas, and bedbugs, apply a cool compress and/or calamine lotion freely on any part of your child's body except the areas around her eyes and genitals. If your child is stung by a wasp or bee, soak a cloth in cold water and press it over the area of the sting to reduce pain and swelling. Call your pediatrician before using any other treatment, including creams or lotions containing antihistamines or home remedies. If the itching is severe, the doctor may prescribe oral antihistamines.
If your child disturbs a beehive, get him away from it as quickly as possible. The base of a honeybee's sting emits an alarm pheromone (hormone) that makes other bees more likely to sting as well.
It is very important to remove a bee stinger quickly and completely from the skin. The quick removal of a bee stinger will prevent a large amount of venom from being pumped into the skin. If the stinger is visible, remove it by gently scraping it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail. Avoid squeezing the stinger with a pair of tweezers; doing this may release more venom into the skin. The skin may be more swollen on the second or third day after a bee sting or mosquito bite.
شركة تنظيف خزانات بالرياض - http://www.roknalnazafa.com/ - Keep your child's fingernails short and clean to minimize the risk of infection from scratching. If infection does occur, the bite will become redder, larger, and more swollen. In some cases you may notice red streaks or yellowish fluid near the bite or your child may get a fever. Have your pediatrician examine any infected bite right away, because it may need to be treated with antibiotics.
Call for medical help immediately if your child has any of these other symptoms after being bitten or stung:
Sudden difficulty in breathing
Weakness, collapse, or unconsciousness
Hives or itching all over the body
Extreme swelling near the eyes, lips, or penis that makes it difficult for the child to see, eat, or urinate
For more relevant information, check out the site below:
pest control northshore, insect control auckland
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