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First Aid for bites and stings
Animal bites
• A bite from an animal may transmit diseases or infection. If
there is the possibility that the animal may have rabies, get
medical help at once; infection may be prevented if the child is
given immunization immediately
• Allow some bleeding to cleanse the wound, but if bleeding is
severe, control it by applying pressure
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• Wash the wound with antiseptic soap and cover it with a
dressing
Snake bites
If you live in a region where venomous snakes exist, teach your
child to beware of snakes and not to disturb them or try to pick
them up. If a snake bite does occur, do the following:
• Keep the affected limb below heart level
• Apply a constricting band to slow the spread of poison: tie the
band between the bite and the heart, 5-­‐10 cm above the wound.
Do not tie it too tight; you should be able to slip two fingers
under it.
It is not recommended to try to suck the poison out or to cut the
skin where the bite occurred
Insect bites and stings
Most insect bites and stings cause a few days of itching and mild
swelling; the symptoms may be annoying and uncomfortable for
your child, but they are not usually serious. In mild cases such as
these, the following steps may be taken:
• Reassure and comfort your child
• Remove the stinger, especially if it is stuck in the skin. This will
prevent the release of more venom.
• Wash the area with soap and water.
• Apply an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling.
• Apply hydrocortisone cream (0.5 percent or 1 percent),
calamine lotion or a baking soda paste — with a ratio of 3
teaspoons (15 ml) baking soda to 1 teaspoon (5 ml) water — to
the bite or sting several times a day until symptoms subside.
• Give the child some antihistamine containing diphenhydramine
(Benadryl, Tylenol Severe Allergy) or chlorpheniramine maleate
(Chlor-­‐Trimeton, Actifed).