Following a recent bee attack at a school in Vereeniging in which 22 learners and three teachers had to be treated, ER24 has issued the following advice:
•There are instances where you cannot foresee bee attacks. General advice to the public would be not to provoke bees or interfere with bee hives. Seek professional assistance.
• If you are stung by a bee, scrape the sting off as quickly as possible. Don’t squeeze it.
• If you are stung by a bee and your throat closes, if you have difficulty breathing or you have severe swelling in your face and throat, seek urgent medical attention.
• If you are allergic to bees and you are stung by a bee but show no adverse effects immediately, still seek medical assistance. Also, if you know that you are allergic, speak to a medical professional so that they can prescribe the correct medication for you.
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