Treating Stings
Insect Stings
Bees, hornets, and wasps often leave a sting in the wound; they all inject a small amount of poison, which causes pain and swelling in the skin.
If possible, remove the sting with sterilized tweezers or the point of a needle, taking care not to squeeze the sting as this will cause more poison to enter the wound. Apply antihistamine cream immediately; if this is not available a solution of ammonia (one teaspoonful to a cup of water) or bicarbonate of soda (Two teaspoonfuls to a cup of warm water) may be used to relieve the pain. Soak a piece of cotton in the solution and bandage lightly in place.
If the sting is in the mouth, give a mouthwash solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to a glass of water. If the sting causes swelling in the mouth or the child has any difficulty breathing, place him in the recovery position and give him a piece of ice to suck. Obtain medical help promptly. If your child is especially sensitive, prophylactic immunizations may be indicated.
Jellyfish Stings
Apply antihistamine cream or calamine lotion.