Things You'll Need:
- Ice pack
- Benadryl
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Step 1
Quickly remove yourself from the immediate vicinity where you were stung, since the bee that stung you may well have released pheromones that will drive his fellow bees in the area to sting you as well.
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Step 2
Use your fingers to pull out or brush away the stinger, doing so as quickly as you can. This will not, as was previously believed, pump more of the venom into your system.
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Step 3
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the stinger if it is embedded and cannot simply be brushed away. But the key is still to remove it as quickly as possible.
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Step 4
Apply an over-the-counter topical anesthetic if the area of the sting is too sore to touch, and if you have the anesthetic readily available. Then quickly remove the stinger.
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Step 5
Apply an ice pack and take an antihistamine (such as Benadryl) to reduce swelling. If the victim seems to be having an allergic reaction (known as anaphylaxis) to the sting, seek immediate medical attention.
