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My child hates taking medicine. what can i do to treat ant bite?
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Keep it clean: Once an insect bites there are not many things to do. Medicines by mouth are not necessary. There are some topical agents to numb it but it will go away by itself. Teach them to not scratch it.
Answered 11/13/2012
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