CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE
Presented by the TexCare Partnership
60 Second Radio Feature   MP3

"Bee and Wasp Sting”
FOR AIR WEEK OF July 7, 2003

Playing outdoors is a wonderful part of childhood. But getting stung by a wasp or a bee can ruin a good time.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE, presented by TexCare -- connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

If your child IS stung, it’s important to get the stinger out as quickly as you can. Once you’ve removed it, wash the area with soap and water, then apply an ice pack for about 15 minutes to minimize the normal swelling at the stinger.

On rare occasions a deadly allergic reaction can occur. If your child starts having trouble breathing, experiences a tightness in the chest or develops a rapidly spreading rash or swelling, call 911 immediately.

Remember: most insect stings are a minor annoyance. But act fast if your child has a serious allergic reaction.

Presented by TexCare . Keep your kids healthy. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when its time, to renew your children’s coverage. That’s 1-800-647-6558.