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NASD: First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings3

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Topic: Insect Stings
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Sort Desciption: People with known allergies. to insect stings should always carry an. insect sting allergy kit and wear a. medical ID bracelet or necklace stating. their allergy. ...

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Bulletin 2345 by Dawna L. Cyr, farm safety project assistant, and Steven B. Johnson, Ph.D., Extension crops specialist First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings Most bees and insects will not attack if left alone. If provoked, a bee will sting in defense of its nest or itself. Thousands of people are stung each year and as many as 40 to 50 people in the United States die each year as a result of allergic reactions. Reducing the Risk of Being Stung 1. Wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing. 2. Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, deodorants. Dont wear cologne or perfume. Avoid bananas and banana-scented toiletries. 3. Wear clean clothing and bathe daily. Sweat angers bees. 4. Cover the body as much as possible with clothing. 5. Avoid flowering plants. 6. Check for new nests during the warmer hours of the day during July, August and September. Bees are very active then. 7. Keep areas clean. Social wasps thrive in places where humans discard food, so clean up picnic tables, grills and other outdoor eating areas. First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings Scrape the stinger out from the stung areanever squeeze or pull out the stinger. Persons with severe allergic reactions to insect stings should consider wearing a medical ID bracelet and carrying an insect allergy kit where appropriate. Light-colored clothing attracts fewer bees than does dark clothing. Maine Farm Safety Program 2 Allergic Reactions to Bee Stings Allergic reactions to bee stings can be deadly. People with known allergies to insect stings should always carry an insect sting allergy kit and wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace stating their allergy. See a physician about getting either of these. There are several signs of an allergic reaction to bee stings. Look for swelling that moves to other parts of the body, especially the face or neck. Check for difficulty in breathing, wheezing, dizziness or a drop in blood pressure. Get the person immediate medical care if any ...

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