Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new ...

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

Here are three of the most serious complications from an insect bite, along with the action to be taken: Severe allergic ...

Mosquito bites are a normal part of being outdoors, particularly in tropical or monsoon areas. Most are harmless and work ...

Though less common, mosquito bites may elicit more severe reactions for people with impaired immune systems. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, hives, and large red patches, according to ...

A mosquito bite may turn into a fluid-filled blister in some cases. If you also notice symptoms of infection or an allergic reaction, you should contact a doctor for advice on treatments.

Even if a mosquito bites a person with HIV, then bites someone else, they can’t transmit HIV to the second person. ... But in rare cases, mosquito bites can also cause severe allergic reactions.

We explain what to look out for if your child has an insect bite or sting - plus how to relieve insect bite and sting symptoms. ... Call 999 if there is a rapid (usually within 30 minutes) allergic ...

Local health agencies have already found virus-positive mosquitoes in Sacramento, Kern, Tulare, and Santa Clara counties, according to the California West Nile Virus program. No human cases have been ...

Insect bites here are generally a nuisance more than a medical concern, but with the tick population on the rise, Lyme ...

We are already on the verge of summer and with the increase in temperatures there are several issues to take into account ...