How to take care of bee stings

Summer is the time of year when all bugs come out, including bees, and though we don't like it, sometimes we get stung. How do you take care of a bee sting? Here are a few simple steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ice
• Benedryl
• Hydrocortisone
• Soap
• Water

1. First check the stung area of your body for the stinger. Sometimes it may be left in your skin. If so, take a pair of tweezers and remove it immediately.

2. Wash the area with soap and water right away.

3. Place a cold ice pack on the stung area for about ten minutes. This will help the swelling go down and help relieve the pain.

4. Take a benedryl while holding the ice pack on your sting.

5. Apply some hydrocortisone to the sting. This will help with the sting itself.

6. If necessary, apply a bandaid.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep an eye on the sting. The swelling should go away within the next day. The pain should disappear within a couple of hours.
• If allergic to bee stings or see anything abnormal happening with the wound, get to the hospital ASAP! To some people bee stings can be fatal!!!!