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… Fire Ant Stings On this page: Overview Overview Fire ants are wingless insects that belong to the same …
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… Child Safety: Fires On this page: Overview Overview Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep … of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use …
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… Scorpion Stings On this page: Conditions Basics … treated? If you have been stung by a scorpion, it's important to talk to a doctor immediately. Medicine (antivenom) may be needed to counteract the effects of the …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: … reactions. They are: Bees. Wasps. Hornets. Yellow jackets. Fire ants. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of an allergic …
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… Marine Stings and Scrapes On this page: Overview Check Your … a large group of venomous marine animals that also includes fire coral and sea anemones. They can be found all over the … most common in warm ocean waters, especially along the Atlantic coast of the United States. Stings result from contact …
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… Preventing Insect Stings On this page: Overview Overview … areas and trash containers. Avoid scented cosmetics, deodorants, hair sprays, lotions, aftershave, and floral perfumes, … that fully cover your body. Button long sleeves, tuck long pants inside boots, and wear gloves when you are gardening. …
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… Preventing Bee Stings On this page: Overview Overview … bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets: Avoid flowering plants, gardens, and trees with ripe fruit, where bees spend … of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use …
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… Puss Caterpillar Stings On this page: Overview Overview … and call your doctor. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: November 9, … of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and … the spread of venom in your bloodstream. It is important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible after a … for the relief of itching, redness, and swelling. An antihistamine taken by mouth, such as a non-drowsy one like …
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… Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … from: Honeybees. Yellow jackets. Hornets. Paper wasps. Fire ants. A solution of dilute saline containing a very small …
