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If Your Child is Stung by a Bee

1. Remove stinger as soon as possible with the side of a credit card. Do not use tweezers or pinch the stinger. This will release more toxin from the stinger in the skin.
2. Apply cold compresses to the stung area to help reduce the swelling.
3. Over-the-counter antihistamine medications such as Benadryl are available to help relieve the discomfort and itching at the site.
4. A paste of baking soda and water can be put on the area of the sting. The paste will harden. This helps draw out the poison from the site.