How to Buy a Bee Sting Kit

When planning a camping or vacation trip, it's best to have a bee sting kit on hand to treat bee stings and bites from other insects. A bee sting kit should contain all of the things you need to treat a bee sting unless further medical help is needed. Follow these steps to buy a bee sting kit.

Instructions

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  Ask your doctor about obtaining a bee sting kit. He may recommend a good one.

• 2

  Research bee sting kits online. There are many available for purchase.

• 3

  Know the important components of a bee sting kit. It should have tweezers, antiseptic wipes, a bee and wasp extractor vacuum, an instant ice pack and a gel-treated pad for bandaging.

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  Be aware of anyone in your family who is allergic to bee or wasp stings. If someone is allergic, you may want your doctor to prescribe a supply of epinephrine and a syringe for your kit. Of course, you would also have to learn how to use these items.

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  Purchase a bee sting kit online or from a pharmacy. Keep your kit with you wherever you travel. If you're hiking, make sure you take it in your backpack.