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Child health: bites and stings - Once bitten
Nursery World,
19 July 2007
Do you know how to recognise and treat the different bug bites? Karen Sullivan offers timely advice.
No matter how careful you are, children will get stung and bitten. In most cases, stings and bites are nothing to worry about, but it's worth taking care to prevent infection and a potentially serious reaction. First of all, if you know there are biting or stinging insects near your nursery, advise parents to dress children in long-sleeved shirts and trousers, and to cover them with a child-friendly insect repellent (see box). Keep food and drink away from windows (which should be kept...
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