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My 4 year old got stung by a yellow jacket 3 weeks ago and the spot is still red and scabbed and she says it still hurts. should she see a doctor?

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Yes: Any problem that's going on for three weeks without getting better warrants an evaluation.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 10/18/2012

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