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What can i do when i am stung by a jellyfish? what is the antidote to getting stung by a jelly fish?
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Vinegar: Flood the area with vinegar (acetic acid for several minutes.(unless this is near the eye) if you don't have vinegar, use sea water, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or a product called safe sea jellyfish after sting® pain relief gel. Don't use fresh water as the nematocysts will continue to dump their toxin and burn your skin--vinegar makes them stop.
Answered 3/26/2013
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