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How can i treat my one-year-olds bee sting?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Bee stings: Remove stinger. Apply cold compresses to bite. Give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. You can make a paste of meat tenderizer and apply to bite or you can use a hydrocortisone or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.

Answered 7/18/2020

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