Take critical steps to an allergic reaction to a bee sting

Justin C. Young, M.D.
Doctor

Advice for identifying, preventing and treating spider bites

Dr. Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA
Medical Spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and infectious disease specialist

Understanding the medical controversy surrounding Lyme Disease

Daniel Kinderlehrer
M.D., Internal Medicine

Keep ticks and mosquitoes from biting to protect you and your family

Missy Henriksen
Vice President of Public Affairs

Know how to get rid of a tick to help prevent infection and disease

Dr. Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA
Medical Spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and infectious disease specialist

Expert advice to help you prevent and get rid of bed bugs

Dr. Jim Fredericks
Chief Entomologist and Director of Technical Services

Treat your jellyfish sting right away to help reduce pain

Dr. Coyle S. Connolly
Board Certified Dermatologist

Heal your mosquito bite quicker by using ice and antihistamines to relieve itch

Dr. Coyle S. Connolly
Board Certified Dermatologist

Spot and treat an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting

Dr. Coyle S. Connolly
Board Certified Dermatologist

Bites and Stings

Getting reliable advice for the first aid treatment for bites and stings is abundant. Luckily, at ExpertBeacon our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can prepare and help you in emergency situations. Whether bee or wasp stings, jellyfish or stingrays, mosqitos or other insect bites, ExpertBeacon has it all. We can also help you in the first response for animal bites from cats, dogs, and snakes, and also help rid you and your child from ticks, fleas, bed bugs, and lice.

Take critical steps to an allergic reaction to a bee sting

Bees are the source of many things that help us and that we enjoy – among them, pollination, more flowers, and honey. Bees can also bring us stings, and for many people, allergic reactions. Bad reactions, rashes, and the fear of anaphylaxis – the severe allergic reaction that causes throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and sometimes death – can all be prevented and managed by taking appropriate steps and knowing what to do when stung.

Understanding the medical controversy surrounding Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease is an epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released statistics that 30,000 new cases of Lyme were reported in the U.S. in 2012. And they believe it is underreported by a factor of 10:1, meaning 300,000 new cases last year. However, the CDC uses very restrictive criteria in their surveillance definition. When broader clinical criteria are used, it is estimated that Lyme is underreported by a factor of 40:1, which equates to 1.2 million new cases of Lyme last year alone in the U.S.

Know how to get rid of a tick to help prevent infection and disease

According to a survey from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the majority of Americans are taking precautions to protect themselves from ticks, but they are misinformed in correct tick removal methods.

Treat your jellyfish sting right away to help reduce pain

Getting stung by a jellyfish for the first time can be a very traumatic event. There are things that you can do to help you or someone you know that was stung. Here is some expert advice for the first aid of a jellyfish sting to help reduce the pain, deactivate the stingers, and treat the affected area.

Spot and treat an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting

Getting stung by a bee, especially for the first time, can be a startling experience. If you don’t know if you or your child is allergic to bees, then you need to know what types of symptoms to look out for, just in case you need to take a trip to the emergency room or doctor after the toxin enters your bloodstream. Those who know they are allergic should always have an Epipen present, but what if you get stung and your friend doesn’t know how to help? All this and more with the following expert advice for the first aid treatment for bee and wasp stings.

Advice for identifying, preventing and treating spider bites

Among all the creepy-crawlies hiding in the dark corners of homes, few are more frightening to people than spiders. With their large webs, quick movements, many eyes and fangs, it’s easy to see why some people are scared of spiders, especially the thought of being bitten by one. While these often-helpful arachnids are much more likely to go after small insects than people, the occasional spider bite does occur. However, spiders seldom bite humans intentionally – it’s often in defense when they are accidentally disturbed.

Keep ticks and mosquitoes from biting to protect you and your family

In the summer, people relish the sunshine and warm weather, but they also have to contend with the pests of the season. Bugs can be frightening and some are just annoying, but others can be downright dangerous, posing serious health risks to communities across the country.

Expert advice to help you prevent and get rid of bed bugs

After many decades of virtual extinction in the U.S., bed bugs have experienced an unwelcome resurgence in recent years. Now, one out of every five people has either encountered these bloodsucking pests or knows someone who has. As bed bugs continue to invade homes and other establishments, it is important to take steps to prevent them and know how to handle an infestation.

Heal your mosquito bite quicker by using ice and antihistamines to relieve itch

Getting bitten by a mosquito is very common, so sometimes we tend to overlook how to treat the bite so as to not cause complications in the future. Skeeter syndrome is an uncommon mosquito allergy, though other mosquito borne diseases like the West Nile Virus, are things you need to be aware of and look out for when you, your loved ones, and especially your children are bitten. Keep this advice in mind when looking for the first aid treatment of a mosquito bite.

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