There are also creatures lurking in the grass that can cause problems for both kids and adults. There is a massive army of flying, crawling, biting, stinging insects out there just waiting for some unsuspecting person to cross their path. There are yellow jackets, bees and wasps, fire ants, spiders, and even scorpions in some parts of the country that will sting or bite if stepped on by bare feet. Twilight brings out hoards of hungry mosquitoes that will hone in on uncovered young skin. Some people are allergic to insect bites and stings and, unfortunately, you don t know about this until one occurs.
Insect stings can be serious, so it is important to recognize early warning signs.
This can be a life-threatening situation if a systemic allergic reaction is in progress. There has been a lot of media attention about the dangers of Lyme disease, which is caused by ticks. According to the National Safety Council, the number two cause of injury-related death among children is drowning. About 1000 children drown each year and another 4000 are hospitalized for near-drownings. But is it absolutely essential that watchfulness is increased any time water is involved.