COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES AND CONDITIONS

INSECT BITES

PREVENTION

• Give Benadryl according to label instructions .
• Wear long sleeves and pants
• Use insect repellent such as Sldntastic or Avon's Skin So Soft
• Attach an unused dryer sheet to the handle of your child's stroller
  

BEE, HORNET, WASP & YELLOW JACKET STINGS HOME CARE

• Remove any black dots left on the bite using sterilized tweezers or a needle (this is the stinger)
• Rub each sting with a cotton ball soaked in a meat tenderizer or baking soda solution or an ice cube

CALL THE DOCTOR DURING OFFICE HOURS IF:

• You can't remove the stinger
• Swelling continues after 24 hours

CALL THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF:

• Breathing or swallowing is difficult
• Hives are present
• There are 10 or more stings

MOSQUITOES AND OTHER INSECTS
Please note that some kids are more sensitive to mosquito bites. Their bites can swell and last 2 - 3 days. Hang in there and try the Home Care options below. HOME CARE

• Apply firm, sharp, direct pressure to the bite for 10 seconds
• Apply calamine lotion, Benadryl cream or a baking soda solution to bite area
• Give the child Benadryl liquid using the dosage chart on the package, if she is really uncomfortable
• Apply a nonprescription 1/2% hydrocortisone cream

CALL THE DOCTOR DURING OFFICE HOURS IF:

• Itching or pain interferes with sleep and is not relieved with Benadryl

* The bites become infected