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Top tips on how to treat a bee sting

By Bill, posted
As the weather begins to warm up wasps become more active in the garden so here's our top tips on what to do if somebody gets stung
. Brush the sting off with a blunt edged item such as the side of a credit card
. Do not try to remove the sting by squeezing and pulling it with tweezers
. Use an ice pack or something cold on the area to remove the swelling
. Make sure the casualty is breathing properly
. If the casualty goes red and blotchy or swells up call 999 or 112 immediately.
More about how to deal with wasps and bees can be found here

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