Insect bites website questions Insect bites Form INSECT BITES (#15)Is aged 1 year or under Yes NoIs UNDER 16 years old AND pregnant, or a chance they might be pregnant Yes NoIs severely immunosuppressed Yes NoIs feeling generally unwell (eg. Fever) Yes NoBite caused by an animal or human Yes NoBite from a tick in the UK or signs of lyme’s disease such as a bulls-eye rash Yes NoBite from an unusual or exotic insect Yes NoA bite or sting that happened OUTSIDE the UK Yes NoUNFORTUNATELY YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Has it been at least 48 hours (2 days) since being stung / bitten Yes NoIs itching the main symptom Yes NoIs there pain or tenderness of the area Yes NoIs there redness of the skin Yes NoSwelling Yes NoDoes the skin around the bite / sting feel hot Yes NoIs the swelling and redness around the bite spreading Yes NoIs the swelling and redness around the bite spreading Yes NoIs the swelling and redness around the bite spreading Yes NoIs the swelling and redness around the bite spreading Yes NoIs the swelling and redness around the bite spreading Yes NoIs there pus visible at the site of the bite Yes NoIs there pus visible at the site of the bite Yes NoIs there pus visible at the site of the bite Yes NoIs there pus visible at the site of the bite Yes NoIs there pus visible at the site of the bite Yes NoRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProRedness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProMark the area of redness and if it starts to spread OR if symptoms worsen at any time OR symptoms do not improve after 3 days of self treatment contact us again at pharmacyFirst.Pro Redness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProMark the area of redness and if it starts to spread OR if symptoms worsen at any time OR symptoms do not improve after 3 days of self treatment contact us again at pharmacyFirst.Pro Redness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProMark the area of redness and if it starts to spread OR if symptoms worsen at any time OR symptoms do not improve after 3 days of self treatment contact us again at pharmacyFirst.Pro Redness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProMark the area of redness and if it starts to spread OR if symptoms worsen at any time OR symptoms do not improve after 3 days of self treatment contact us again at pharmacyFirst.Pro Redness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProMark the area of redness and if it starts to spread OR if symptoms worsen at any time OR symptoms do not improve after 3 days of self treatment contact us again at pharmacyFirst.Pro Redness and pain are normal reactions to insect bites and stings. Check if there is any “sting or barb” left in the skin, if yes, scrape it away gently with a credit card. For 10 year olds or older, you can use a mild steroid cream (e.g. hydrocortisone cream or Eurax HC). For 2 year olds and older consider using Anthisan cream or After-bite for kids to ease the symptoms. For all people you can give pain relief appropriate to age if needed. If your condition does not improve within 48 hours, contact us again at pharmacyFirst.ProSubmit Form
