If your child has reacted to a bite or sting, they are at risk for future reactions so it’s best to be prepared. Call 911 for emergency medical care anytime you think your child has symptoms of a severe allergic reaction such as: • Swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue or throat. • Trouble breathing. • Rash all over the body • If your child feels faint or suddenly feels weak, jumbled, or restless. Take your child to your doctor or seek immediate medical care if: Your child has signs of an allergic reaction away from the bite or sting area such as: • A rash or small area of hives. • Itching. • Swelling. • Belly pain, nausea, or vomiting. • Your child has increased swelling around the site of the sting or bite and it has extended to the entire arm or leg. Your child has signs of infection, such as: • Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the sting or bite. • Red streaks leading from the area. • Pus draining from the sting or bite. • A fever. The medical professionals at Walking Urgent Care are trained in treating children’s bug bites and stings. We serve patients from Coral Springs FL, Tamarac FL, Parkland FL, Margate FL, North Lauderdale FL, Coconut Creek FL.