Bee Stings and other things that bug us!
Today we discussed our summer plans and what we need to do to enjoy them. Bee stings are a very scary thing if you are unprepared for what can happen. Stargazer, Ms. Pacman and LindaLu have all gotten bee stings and they said it was painful and accompanied by swelling.
There are several ways to avoid getting stung:
1. Keep your shoes on outdoors.
2. Don’t wear sweet smelling perfume.
3. Dress in long pants and a light-weight long sleeve shirt.
4. Avoid bright colored clothing or flowered print.
5. Cover food at picnics and don’t drink from a can.
6. If a bee comes around do not swat at it, remain still and calm and it will be more likely to go away.
7. Wearing bug spray will help deter other bugs from stinging you.
A good rule of thumb is to wear your bug spray and avoid swatting or chasing bugs.
What you should do if you get stung:
1. Remove the stinger as quickly as possible. Scraping the stinger out with a credit card or ID card works best.
2. Wash the area with soap and water.
3. Use ice or cool water for 10-20 minutes after removing the stinger. This will help reduce swelling
4. For added relief, try Benadryl, calamine lotion, topical hydrocortisone, acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
5. Seek medical attention if hives, redness or swelling occurs elsewhere on the body or if vomiting, dizziness, hoarseness, thickened speech or difficulty breathing occurs.
6. If you know you’re allergic to bee stings and have an Epi-pen, make sure it is not expired and always carry it with you.
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