Bee and Wasp Stings in Children: A Parent’s Guide to Calm Response | Episode 309

What to Do When Your Child Gets Stung by a Bee or Wasp
It's natural to feel alarmed when your child gets stung, but most stings can be handled calmly at home. Here's what you should do:
First, focus on cleaning the affected area. If you spot a stinger (common with bee stings), remove it by gently scraping or flicking it off with your fingernail or a credit card edge. Don't squeeze the stinger with tweezers, as this can release more venom.
Remember that most sting reactions are local – meaning they only affect the area around the sting. You'll typically see some redness, swelling, and pain just around the sting site. As long as these symptoms stay contained to the immediate area and don't spread, there's usually no need to worry about a severe allergic reaction or rush to the emergency room.
While it's good to be aware of serious allergic reactions, try not to panic if you're seeing only localized symptoms. An emergency response (like using an EpiPen or going to the hospital) is only necessary if you notice symptoms spreading beyond the sting site, difficulty breathing, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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