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Bites and stings quick guide
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Bites and stings | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
Learn how to apply first aid for bites and stings and when to seek medical treatment.
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European wasp - Better Health Channel
Unlike a bee, which can only sting once (and leaves the stinger behind in the skin), the European wasp can sting repeatedly.
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Bee - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Honeybees are the most common cause of allergic reactions to insects in Australia.
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Dangerous marine life | Emergency services and safety | Queensland Government
The beaches and oceans of tropical Queensland are home to some dangerous marine creatures that should be avoided to keep yourself safe
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First aid for bites and stings - myDr.com.au
First aid tips for bites and stings from some of the most venomous creatures in the world - snakes, spiders, jellyfish, blue ringed octopus and cone snail - all of which are found in Australia.
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Box jellyfish | NT.GOV.AU
Irukandji syndrome, treatment for and prevention of jellyfish stings.
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Large Local Reactions to Insect Stings - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
A large local reaction is an allergic reaction with swelling that is larger than 10cm around the site of an insect sting or bite.
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Bluebottle stings - myDr.com.au
Your expert guide to treating bluebottole stings, how to recognise the symptoms of being stung, and warning signs you should seek medical help
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Bites and stings | NT.GOV.AU
Bites and stings from bats, insects, caterpillars, jellyfish and mosquitoes.
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Basic First-aid for the Envenomated Person | Ausmed
Envenomation is the exposure to an animal’s toxic secretion (known as venom), generally via a bite or sting. While death due to envenomation is rare, with only 19 occurrences recorded between 2017 and 2018, envenomation can cause serious illness and requires immediate treatment.
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Poisons | Emergency services and safety | Queensland Government
Even the mildest chemicals, medicines, animals and plants can be poisonous to your family but preventing poisoning at home can be simple.
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