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- European wasp
Unlike a bee, which can only sting once (and leaves the stinger behind in the skin), the European wasp can sting repeatedly.
- Body lice
Body lice can spread from one person to another when the environmental conditions are crowded and unhygienic.
- White tailed spider
In most cases, the bite from a white tailed spider only causes a mild reaction, including itching and skin discolouration.
- Bedbugs
Bedbugs have highly developed mouth parts that can pierce skin.
- Fleas
Fleas are parasites that feed off the blood of humans and animals, and can spread infection.
- Animals and child safety
Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.
- Allergies to bites and stings
Allergies to insect stings and bites range from milder allergic reactions to life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- Bites and stings – first aid
If you are bitten or stung by an insect or animal, apply first aid and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
- Spiders
Australia has about 2,000 species of spider but most species are relatively harmless to humans.
- First aid basics and DRSABCD
Some knowledge of basic first aid can mean the difference between life and death.