1. Remove Stinger Immediately: Honey bees leave stinger in but wasps, yellow jackets and hornets do not. Use tweezers if you have them, or just your fingers if you don't. Just get that stinger out.
2. If Person Has Bee Sting Allergy: Use Epipen Autoinjector. If one is not available, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
3. For Non-Allergic Individuals: After removing stinger, use ice packs or antihistamines (ex. Benadryl) to relieve redness and swelling.
4. Other Important Things To Know: If victim has been stung 10 or more times, or stung in the throat, nose or mouth GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY!
2. If Person Has Bee Sting Allergy: Use Epipen Autoinjector. If one is not available, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
3. For Non-Allergic Individuals: After removing stinger, use ice packs or antihistamines (ex. Benadryl) to relieve redness and swelling.
4. Other Important Things To Know: If victim has been stung 10 or more times, or stung in the throat, nose or mouth GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY!
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