How do I deal with bites and stings?

Name: How do I deal with bites and stings?
Uploaded: 2018-09-18T15:06:45.000Z
Description: Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE Most stings from bees, wasps and hornets cause pain and slight swelling but have little other effect. However, some people are allergic to stings and can develop reactions that can be life-threatening. For more information, go to [https://patient.info/health/insect-bites-and-stings-leaflet](https://patient.info/health/insect-bites-and-stings-leaflet)

By Dr Sarah JarvisPublished 18 Sept 20181 min 47 sec watch

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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Most stings from bees, wasps and hornets cause pain and slight swelling but have little other effect. However, some people are allergic to stings and can develop reactions that can be life-threatening.

For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/insect-bites-and-stings-leaflet

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