What is the best thing to do for a bee sting?!

What is the best thing to do for a bee sting?

First, you want to remove the stinger as soon as possible because there is a venom sack attached to the stinger and it will continue to pump venom into the wound. Flick the stinger out by using your finger nail, credit card, etc. Come from underneath the stinger and flick or scrape the stinger in the opposite direction that it went in. DO NOT use tweezers, pinch it between your fingers, or use anything else that squeezes the stinger as that will just push more venom into the wound. If you can't remove the stinger with a thumbnail, credit card, smooth flat object, then you will have to use tweezers, but try to take hold of the stinger as close to the skin as possible so that you avoid squeezing more venom into the wound

Then apply some ice or a cold wet washcloth to numb the area for a few minutes.

Finally, what my Mother used, and what I use for my kids, is to mix baking soda and water to make a slightly thick paste, and then apply it to the wound. There are several store bought products for stings and bites that can also be applied.

It is worth noting that some people can become critically allergic to even one sting. The person who has been stung should be monitored for 10-15 minutes. If symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, hives, or vomiting occur, or if the victim becomes disoriented or loses consciousness, immediate medical attention is needed!

Hope this answer helps!