☀️ Summer Health Series ☀️ – Bug Bites

☀️ Summer Health Series ☀️
During the summer months, we’re all spending more time outdoors – whether it’s in our own backyards, public parks or hiking trails.
Afterward, you may notice you have #bugbites. 🦟 They might be red, itchy, sore and could have some swelling.
Most bites and stings will heal on their own, but here are some tips to help relieve the irritation:
– avoid scratching the area, placing a bandage to the area can help
– use an anti-itch lotion on the bite
– place a cold compress on the bite to alleviate the itching
– try a non-prescription medicine to relieve itching, redness and swelling
Call your family doctor 👩‍⚕️ or 811 if you have any of the following symptoms:
– new symptoms or they become more severe or frequent
– signs of a skin infection
– flu symptoms, such as a fever, muscle aches or chills
You can find additional tips, a symptom tracker and more at My Health Alberta’s bug bite page: https://bit.ly/3IhpEev
#ABHealth #SummerHealthSeries
Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites
MYHEALTH.ALBERTA.CA
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