BUG BITES in Kids: Prevention and Treatment

This video shares tips to prevent bug bites in kids and how to manage them at home, plus symptoms to watch for after a bite.

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Why do some people get bitten more?
2:10 - Why are insect bites so irritating and itchy?
3:11 - What do mosquito bites look like?
4:07 - How can we prevent mosquito bites?
4:53- Type of insect repellents including my favorite options
10:52 - How to Treat Mosquito Bites
13:39 - When to See a Clinician

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****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****

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[Jean-MarcBordeaux]

Love your video watching from France, Good advice on to apply sunscreen first then the deet. In Europe to deal with itching you can buy over the counter antihistamines cream at 1% concentration advice in Europe is to apply the cream 3 times per day, As this cream is not licenced to be used on the face. Is that the case in the US, Another tip is to use a moisturizer with Ahovira that will reduce any scaring from mosquito bites. And as the bite fades and breaks. The ooze from the skin is plasma leaving the bite area. And stay out of the sun, Also used in France is a cream called Sedermyl to help with the relief from the itching. I use this product as my preferred choice compared to antihistamine cream. and now use a mosquito net, for night time, What are your thoughts, The most effective sun cream is a SPF of 30 and a 5 star rating for UVA protection and the deet on top, Thats the advice in France, / Europe and getting sunburn once in a 2 year period can now increase the risk of melanoma by 3 times thats the advice in Europe, Do you have any extra advice to give to my comments, Jean-Marc

[Halemore]

extremely well made video... thanks for all the great information.. i'm going to try cetirizine cuz my neck looks like i got chicken pox i've been bitten so badly!

[carriestcroix]

What if bites are a ‘normal’ size but don’t disappear for a week or so? Is that normal?

[islandrnkimbt]

Why do you not want to use nonsedating medication