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Is Tetanus shot necessary if bee stings?

2019-02-10 08:53:59
I got stung by bees yesterday night (at 3 spots) on my hand. It swelled and burned for around a couple of hours. I used ice, honey and baking soda paste and the pain reduced. Today morning, the pain and swelling is still there but quite minimal amd not noticable. I didn't have any reaction or allergy to the sting. Do I need a tetanus shot?
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Yes tetanus required
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Take antihistamines and local lotion Watch for any rashes, difficult in speaking it may lead to angioedema which is severe firm. Of allergic reaction

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Yes go for a Td vaccination instead.
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You can go for antihistamines for 5 days
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Watch for generalised itching and breathlessness

Answered2019-02-10 13:56:46

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