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How to care for a bee sting...

Some people are allergic to bee stings, and may require immediate medical attention.
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Get away from the bee, it may attract other bees
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Remove any stingers immediately by using a credit card or drivers license.
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If the client is supposed to carry an EpiPen® and doesn’t have it, call 911 immediately!
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If client gets stung by a bee and you administer an Epi-pen, you must immediately call 911
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Watch for signs of anaphylaxis
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Use an ice pack for no longer than 20 minutes

Removing a bee's stinger with your fingers can cause all the venom in the stinger sac to be pushed into the skin.
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