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Jump Starter

What has been your, a family member, or friend’s

worst bite or sting experience

from an insect or animal?

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First Aid:Bites and Stings

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Signs of Common Bites and Stings

Minor Reactions

Less severe reactions of bites and stings may trigger signals:

A bite or sting mark

A stinger, tentacle or venom sac

Redness

Swelling

Pain or tenderness

Severe reactions

-result in “Anaphylaxis”

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Reactions depend on:

The type and location of the bite or sting.

The amount of poison injected.

The time elapsed since the poisoning.

The victim’s size, weight, medical condition and age.

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Care for Insects Stings

To give care for an insect sting—

Examine the sting site.

Remove stinger with credit card.

Wash the area with soap and water and cover the site.

Apply ice or a cold pack.

Observe the victim for signals of allergic reaction.

* Epipen may be needed if history of reactions

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Signs of Tick Bites

Lyme disease: bacterial infection spread through tick bites.

General signs:

Rash

Fever

Chills

Severe headache

Joint and muscle aches

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Tick Bites on Animals

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Prevention of Tick Bites

Wear repellent and proper clothing.

Check and clean your clothes thoroughly after having been in wooded areas.

Use precautions when removing a tick.

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Care for Tick Bites

Remove the tick with pointy tweezers.

Wash the bite area with soap and water.

Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment.

Wash your hands.

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Domestic and Wild Animals

Rabies:

deadly viral infection spread by animals

Tetanus:

infection of nervous system with potentially

deadly bacteria

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Signs of Tetanus and Rabies:

- irritability

- headache

-fever

-painful muscular spasms

-muscular stiffness in the jaw

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Care for Animal Bites

• Try to get the person safely away from the animal.

Minor wounds Wash the wound with soap and water. Control bleeding. Apply a dressing &

seek medical care.

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Severe Wounds

Control the bleeding.

Seek medical care immediately.

Contact animal control

authorities.

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Preventing Insect Bites and Stings Follow these general guidelines to

prevent bites and stings:

Apply repellent.

Wear sturdy boots.

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Tuck pant legs into socks or boots and tuck shirt into pants.

Wear light-colored clothing.

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Prevention continued:

Inspect yourself carefully after being outdoors.

Shower immediately after coming indoors.

Keep an eye out for and avoid nests.

Spray pets that go outdoors with repellent.

Stay in the middle of trails when hiking.

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Preventing Animal Bites and Stings

To prevent stings from marine animals,

you might consider wearing a wet suit or protective footwear in the water.

To prevent dog bites—

Do not run past a dog.

Avoid eye contact, try to remain motionless.

Do not approach a strange dog.

Always let a dog see and sniff you before you pet the animal.

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Scenarios

You see your little brother or sister was just out playing in the yard.

They complain of pain on their arm and you notice a tick on

their skin.

What steps should you take to help your sibling?

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Scenarios

You are walking down the sidewalk and coming towards you is a woman and her dog.

The dog looks friendly and the woman says hello.

What should your next step be?

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Scenarios