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Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites

Allergies Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? An allergic …

Allergic Reaction

… instructions on the label . Try lotions or creams. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream applied to the skin may help relieve … instructions on the label . Try lotions or creams. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone …

Tattoo Problems

… or blood-tinged fluid for several days. Problems with tattoos include: Infection at … assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or … disease when you get a tattoo or body piercing. Symptoms of an infectious illness …

Body Piercing Problems

… gets infected or irritated or if scar tissue forms. You may need to see your doctor if your … gets infected or irritated or if scar tissue forms. You may need to see your doctor if your …

Snake and Lizard Bites

Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard bite A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or …

Food Allergies

… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …

Drug Allergies

… setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go away … you stop using the medicine. But some drug allergies can be very serious. Some drug allergies go away with time. But after you …

Blood Transfusion

… by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five … by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) on the collection, testing, … by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five …

Marine Stings and Scrapes

… man-of-war stings, seabather's eruption, and coral scrapes. Stings Jellyfish and Portuguese … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in …