COMMON ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES 



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POISON 



Insects' Stings 

 Wasps 

 Hornets 

 Bees 

 Mosquitoes, etc. 



SYMPTOM 



Swelling, pain; in se- 

 vere cases followed 

 by weakness. 



TREATMENT 



Generally little treat- 

 merit is needed. 

 Bathe with carbolic 

 acid, diluted with 

 water, to relieve 

 smarting. Some in- 

 sect stings are acid, 

 some alkaline. If 

 the application of 

 ammonia or wet soda 

 does not relieve, try 

 vinegar or lemoi? 

 juice. 



