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Bee or wasp stings

Bee or wasp stings

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Is a type of:

Stings

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bee or wasp stings
Ibuprofen
4
1 review
Epinephrine
4
1 review
Acetaminophen
3
1 review
Epipen
Steroids
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Other treatments

Icing
Cool compresses
Irrigation
First aid

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