About.com Health: Don’t Let the Bugs Bite

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor With all the good things that come with warmer weather -- days at the beach, copious amounts of ice cream -- there are also a few that we could do without. Case in point: the little stinging, biting creatures that make an appearance when the temperature climbs. Protect yourself and your kids from those painful bug bites. Symptoms and Prevention Tips If you are stung, the first step is figuring out which critter is responsible. You'll also want to brush up on how to prevent it from happening again. See More About:  avoiding insect bites  insect bite symptoms  itchy rashes Help for Bee Sting Allergies For most people, a bee sting causes pain, swelling, redness, and itching. In very rare cases -- only 0.5% of children and 3% of adults -- a full-blown allergic reaction can occur, potentially leading to anaphylaxis. See More About:  allergy shots  allergy testing  allergist Is That a Spider Bite? People blame a lot of bumps and sores on spiders. Lots of times, though, something else is the culprit. See More About:  spider bites  bug bites  outdoor first aid How to Remove a Tick After a day in the great outdoors, it's important to inspect yourself and your kids for ticks. If you find one, here's what to do. See More About:  bug bites  outdoor first aid  lyme disease Health Ads Bed Bugs Symptoms Spider Bite Images Health Tick Bite Ant Bite Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter How to Start Running Again What to Ask Before Signing Up for a Clinical Trial Effective Birth Control for Overweight Women Odds of Getting an STD Why Fruit Juice and Allergy Meds Don't Mix   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Health Tools from About.com Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Count Calories, Lose Weight Advertisement