Tips for Preventing and Treating Insect Bites and Stings

healthnews.com — Ahhhh.... It's summertime again! It's also BUG time! That's right, those pesky mosquitoes, ticks, and bees are on the move, and attracted to some people like bears are to honey. Insect bites cannot only be painful, but they can also make us sick. Infected mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, and a tick bite can lead to Lyme disease or other diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Even allergic reactions to bees and other stinging insects can be deadly. There are things you can do to help keep the bugs away, and more importantly, things you need to know about treating those bites should they occur. A consumer update issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, titled ‘Beware of Bug Bites and Stings,' has a myriad of information on the subject, which we have condensed for our readers.

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