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  How to Care for a Venomous Snake Bite Wound

  June 22, 2022

  Did you know there are four types of venomous snakes in Western PA? Learn how to identify them, avoid snake bites, and treat the wound.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: copperhead, cottonmouth, poison, rattlesnake, snakebite, snakes, venom

  

• Article - 14 Minute Read

  Common Insect Bites & Stings in Central Pennsylvania

  January 1, 2018

  Look out for bug stings in Central PA and how to avoid these stings on your next nature walk/hike. Visit AllBetterCare Urgent Care today if you get stung!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  When to Seek Help for a Bee Sting

  July 15, 2022

  When should you seek medical treatment for a bee or wasp sting? Learn which kinds og stings can be treated at home and which treatment.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: 911, bee sting reaction, bee stings, insect stings, wasp stings

  

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  Snake Bite First Aid: What to Do If You’re Bitten

  June 23, 2022

  Snakes pose a threat to those venturing outdoors when the weather heats up. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: poisonous snakes, snake bite, snake bite first aid, snake bite tips, snake bites

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Spider Bite Identification: What You Need to Know

  April 6, 2022

  Are your spider bite symptoms common or a deadly result of a brown recluse or black widow spider bite? Here's how to identify them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: arachnophobia, bite prevention, bite treatment, black widow, brown recluse, spider bites, spiders, United States