Not medical advice. This site is general information only. In an emergency call your local emergency number. For advice about your own health, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health professional.
Bites
10 guides
Snake Bite
Call emergency services. Move away from the snake and keep the person calm and as still as possible. Remove rings, watches, and ti...
Spider Bite
Most spider bites cause only local pain and redness. Wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold compress for pain and swel...
Animal and Human Bites
Wash the wound thoroughly under running water with soap for several minutes. Control bleeding with pressure and cover with a clean...
Tetanus Prevention
Tetanus is caused by a bacterium whose spores live in soil and animal manure and can enter through any break in the skin. Deep pun...
Rabies Exposure
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it can be prevented with prompt treatment after exposure. Wash the wound i...
Tick Bite
Remove the tick as soon as possible with fine tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool: grip it as close to the skin as possible and...
Jellyfish Sting
First aid varies by species and region, so follow local lifeguard and health service guidance. Get out of the water and rinse the ...
Bee Swarm Safety
If bees swarm nearby, move away calmly and do not swat at them, as this can provoke more stings. If attacked by many bees, move qu...
Scorpion Sting
Most scorpion stings cause intense local pain, swelling, and tingling without being dangerous. Wash the site, apply a cold compres...
Stingray Injury
Stingray injuries usually happen when a ray is stepped on in shallow water, and its barbed tail strikes the foot or ankle. The wou...