Stung by a jellyfish or bluebottle? Here's what you should do.
Immediately rinse the affected area of skin with sea water before attempting to remove the tentacles. Do not rinse with fresh water or rub the area.
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Cover your hands and gently remove any tentacles.
Rinse the area with vinegar or apply baking soda paste or a meat tenderizer-water combination paste.
Pain can be treated with topical anaesthetic creams or calamine lotion. Also try immersing the affected part in water as hot as can be tolerated with a pinch of salt for 30 minutes.
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