Bites and stings

Learn about bites and stings from different creatures — such as dogs, snakes, insects and jellyfish — as well as stinging plants.

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Insect bites and stings

Insect bites or stings can cause itching, redness or swelling. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and how to prevent insect bites and stings.

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Ant stings and bites

Ant bites or stings can cause itching, redness or swelling. Learn more about the symptoms, allergic reactions and treatments for ant bites and stings.

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What you need to know about insect bites, including symptoms, treatment and signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Bed bugs

Bed bugs are small insects that feed on blood, cause itchy bites and can be hard to get rid of. Learn more about bed bug treatment and prevention.

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Bee and wasp stings

A bee or wasp sting causes immediate sharp pain. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor for bee and wasp stings.

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Mosquito bites

Mosquito bites cause an itchy, red, swollen lump. Learn more about the symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor for mozzie bites.

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Allergies

Information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.

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Allergy testing

Allergy testing is used to find the allergens that cause allergy or asthma symptoms. Find out more here about different types of allergy tests.

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Cat and dog allergy

Allergies to pets are common, particularly cats and dogs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Learn more about how to live with a pet allergy.

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Allergies and hypersensitivities

An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a substance. Find out about common allergies, their symptoms and treatments.

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Grass allergy

Grass allergy causes someone to have an allergic reaction to grass pollen spread by the wind. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Mosquito-borne diseases

Some illnesses are transmitted by mosquitoes ('mozzies'), including malaria, Dengue fever and the Zika virus. Here's what you need to know

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Insect stings - infographic

What you need to know about insect stings, including symptoms, treatment and signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Egg allergy

Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.

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Allergies to seafood

Seafood allergy is complex, and most people don’t grow out of it. Find out more about the symptoms and diagnosis of seafood and fish allergy.

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Food allergies in children

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

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Pollen allergy

If you have pollen allergy, you may experience hay fever and asthma symptoms. Get tips on how to help manage your exposure to pollen.

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Tree nut allergy

Tree nut allergy is when you have an allergic reaction after exposure to tree nuts. You might be allergic to one or more types of tree nuts.

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Antihistamines

Antihistamine medications help ease allergy symptoms. Read more about how they're used to treat conditions like hay fever and asthma.

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Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Allergic reactions to cow’s milk are very common. It is seen in about 1 in 50 infants. Learn more here about allergy to milk proteins.

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Allergen immunotherapy

Allergen immunotherapy involves taking gradually increasing doses of allergen extracts over time to treat allergies. Read on to learn more.

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A guide to hay fever

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, can be triggered by dust, grass and pollen. Learn about antihistamine medicines and other ways to manage symptoms, plus find out when an allergy test might be a good idea.

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Dust mites

Dust mites are tiny creatures that live in your house and feed on dust. Learn more about what you can do if they trigger allergy symptoms.

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Hives (urticaria)

Hives is a skin rash that may be triggered by an infection or allergy. Learn more about hives rash (urticaria) it’s causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Blocked nose

You might get a blocked nose when you have a virus, allergy, deviated septum or polyps. Learn how to treat it at home and when to see a doctor.

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Itchy eyes

Itchy eyes are often caused by an allergy or dry eye syndrome. Read more about what causes itchy eyes and what you can do to treat and prevent them.

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How to use an adrenaline autoinjector

An adrenaline autoinjector can, in an emergency, save the life of someone who is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Learn how to use one here.

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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction needing urgent care. Learn about triggers, symptoms, treatment and what to do in an emergency.

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Stinging plants

Stinging trees and nettles can hurt. Find out what these stinging plants look like, how to prevent stings and what to do if you do get stung.

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