Health Tip: Soothing Bug Bites
Nothing can ruin a nice summer evening faster than being bitten by bugs.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to take the sting out of those itchy or painful bumps:
- Use calamine lotion liberally, taking care to avoid the eyes and genitals.
- Apply a cold compress to areas that are irritated.
- For bee or wasp stings, soak a cloth in cold water and hold over the sting.
- Promptly remove a stinger if stung by a bee to stem the release of venom.
- Consult a doctor before applying any other treatments, or if itching is severe.
'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.
'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.
