05/19/2026
REAL LIFE FIRST AID: SUMMER EDITION
š BEE STING? HEREāS WHAT TO DO FIRST š
If you can see the stinger, remove it QUICKLY by scraping it out with a fingernail, credit card, or similar object. The faster itās removed, the less venom enters the skin.
āļø Wash the area
āļø Apply ice to help with pain & swelling
āļø Monitor for symptoms
šØ SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF SOMEONE HAS:
ā ļø Trouble breathing
ā ļø Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
ā ļø Wheezing
ā ļø Dizziness or fainting
ā ļø Widespread hives
Most bee stings are minor⦠but allergic reactions can become serious VERY quickly.
š Fun Bee Fact: Honeybees can recognize human faces!
ā¤ļø Tomorrow Iāll teach you how to use an EpiPen!
Warm weather means backyard BBQs, hikes, pool days, gardening⦠and bees. Most bee stings are painful but minor. However, for some people, a sting can quickly become a life-threatening emergency. Knowing what to do ā and what not to do ā can make a huge difference.We believe first aid knowledge...