When treating a bee sting injury:
- Remove the stinger as quickly as possible, delaying will only cause more venom to be released into the injury.
- Apply ice or a cold compress to the injury in order to reduce swelling and pain.
- If the bee sting sufferer is known to be allergic to bee stings or you suspect he or she is having an allergic reaction, seek emergency medical care as soon as possible.
- If the sufferer is known to have an allergy and he or she has an EpiPen handy in order to deal with such a situation, you can help administer the treatment. An epinephrine autoinjector, or EpiPen, contains epinephrine, which helps treat or prevent anaphylactic shock.
Try not to scratch the sting as this can make the problem worse. The sting will likely be painful for up to a few hours after the sting for most people. Doctors often recommend a tetanus shot after being stung by a bee.
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Disclaimer: The information in this post is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. If you find yourself in a life-threatening/emergency medical situation, you should seek medical attention immediately.
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