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The very first thing to do is to ask if the person is allergic to bees, and if so, do they have an Epi-Pen. If they are allergic seek immediate medical attention (call 911), and administer the Epi-Pen, and 50 mg of Benadryl ASAP. If they are not, or do not know if they are allergic, proceed to next step.
If the stinger (with or without the venom sack) is still in the wound, scrape with a credit card to remove. Try not to burst the venom sack. Immediately apply a paste of baking soda and water to the wound. Give the person Benadryl depending on age. Give a baby or very small child the pediatric dose recommended on the label. Older children (under 12) 25 mg. Adults (and children over 12) get 50 mg. Benadryl creme helps, but not as much as the pill. You can also administer a pain reliever/ anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen according to the dosage recommendations on the package. Keep the area elevated, and apply ice. Stings might continue to hurt for 24-48 hours but should gradually hurt less and less.
Important: Immediately seek medical attention (call 911) if the person has trouble breathing, or feels like their tongue or neck is swelling, as this can indicate an allergic reaction. If the sting area gets very red, pain seems to get worse after 12 hours, or there is excessive localized swelling, contact your doctor, as this might indicate infection.
Keely Brakus
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∙ 10y agoThe very first thing to do is to ask if the person is allergic to bees, and if so, do they have an Epi-Pen. If they are allergic seek immediate medical attention (call 911), and administer the Epi-Pen, and 50 mg of Benadryl ASAP. If they are not, or do not know if they are allergic, proceed to next step.
If the stinger (with or without the venom sack) is still in the wound, scrape with a credit card to remove. Try not to burst the venom sack. Immediately apply a paste of baking soda and water to the wound. Give the person Benadryl depending on age. Give a baby or very small child the pediatric dose recommended on the label. Older children (under 12) 25 mg. Adults (and children over 12) get 50 mg. Benadryl creme helps, but not as much as the pill. You can also administer a pain reliever/ anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen according to the dosage recommendations on the package. Keep the area elevated, and apply ice. Stings might continue to hurt for 24-48 hours but should gradually hurt less and less.
Important: Immediately seek medical attention (call 911) if the person has trouble breathing, or feels like their tongue or neck is swelling, as this can indicate an allergic reaction. If the sting area gets very red, pain seems to get worse after 12 hours, or there is excessive localized swelling, contact your doctor, as this might indicate infection.
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A friend of mine got bit by yellow jacket sting what to do about it swollen 2 days
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Can a yellow jacket queen sting?
A yellow jacket is a variety of wasp, and yes, the queen can sting.
What is a yellow jacket?
A yellow jacket is a type of wasp. It is a common name in North America for the predatory wasp. Most are black and yellow, giving them the name "yellow jacket."
What is the order of a yellow jacket?
The order of a Yellow Jacket is Hymenoptera.
What insects start with y?
yellow jacket
How did yellow jacket get it name from?
the yellow jacket got its name because of the way of the skin of the inscets exterrior outlook. it looks like a yellow raincoat or a yellow jacket
What is a young yellow jacket called?
A young yellow jacket is called a larva
How much does a yellow jacket weigh?
An Average yellow jacket weighs about a gram
What is a male yellow jacket called?
A male yellow jacket is called a drone.
What does a yellow jacket hole look like?
Like a yellow jacket hole.
How can you use yellow jacket in a sentence?
Barbara used her yellow jacket while it was raining outside.
What is a 2 Flying black insect - wasp or hornet?
The hoverfly imitates the wasp but I am not sure of an insect that imitates a bee. It could be a yellow jacket or a hornet, both of which have extremely painful stings. Also, some people are so allergic to their stings, even to the point of it being fatal if not treated in time.
What are relatives to a yellow jacket?
Wasps, Honey Bees, and Killer Bees are all relatives of the Yellow Jacket.
