My child has been stung by an insect

Being stung by an insect can be annoying. But the itching, bump and/or pain will go away on their own. There are insects that bite or sting. Your child is most likely to be bitten or stung in the summer. This is especially the case with mosquitoes, bees, wasps, bumblebees, hornets, ticks, ants or gadflies. With other insects, there is a chance of a bite or sting all year round. For example, bed bugs or fleas.

For reliable information about children with an insect bite, first check thuisarts.nl.

Can’t wait until the next day? Then call the GP Emergency Station.