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When a bee stings, it leaves behind the sting, the venom sac and the muscles to pump venom. After the bee has gone this can still pump venom into the skin for a minute or more, so the most important thing is to remove the sting as quickly as possible. Scrape it out using a thumbnail or something like the back of a knife or the edge of a credit card. It is better not to grip it between finger and thumb or use tweezers because by doing that you may force more venom into the skin.

There is little you can do to neutralize the venom: all you can do is alleviate the symptoms it causes. An ice pack and/or an antihistamine will help reduce the swelling, and something like calamine lotion will help soothe and reduce the itching.

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