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Insect Bites & Stings

Insect bites look like small spots about 5-10 millimetres across. They can be very itchy, but rarely need to be seen by a doctor. Relieve the itch with calamine lotion or by taking antihistamine tablets which can be bought from the chemist without a prescription. 

 

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