Bites & Stings

patient education

ZIKA Virus: Pediatrician Advice for Families

This handout provides some basic information about the risks of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and some things you can do if you...

TIPP—Protect Your Child…Prevent Poisoning

Children Can Get Very Sick if They Are Poisoned, and Children Aged 1 to 3 Years Are at Highest Risk. Click here to download “TIPP—Protect...

Spider Bite

Redness, pain, swelling of the bite. Click here to download “Spider Bite“

Tick Bite

A tick (small brown bug) is attached to the skin. Click here to download “Tick Bite“

Insect Repellents: What Parents Need to Know

One way to protect your child from biting insects is to use insect repellents. However, it’s important that insect repellents are used...

Bites (Human and Animal)—Child Care and Schools

Biting is very common among young children but usually does not lead to serious infectious disease issues. Click here to download “Bites...

Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting

Stung by a honeybee, bumblebee, hornet, wasp, or yellow jacket. Click here to download “Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting”

Bed Bug Bite

Live bed bugs hide and are not usually seen. Close inspection of the mattress may find some. Click here to download “Bed Bug Bite“

Animal Bite

Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal. Click here to download “Animal Bite“