 CHILDREN’S
HEALTH MINUTE
Presented by
the TexCare
60 Second Radio Feature MP3
"Bee and
Wasp Stings"
FOR AIR WEEK OF March 4, 2002
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. |
