Animal or human bits that penetrate the skin should always get medical attentions as the risk of infection is high. Medical advice should be sort if the casualty has not had a tetanus immunisation, or if it was more then 10 years ago. To treat, the wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and water, the area dried with gauze swabs and covered with a sterile dressing. For more serious wounds to control the bleeding direct pressure should be applied and the casualty sent to hospital.
Insect stings on the whole are painful but unless the casualty is allergic to them there should be no complications. If visible the sting should be removed by gently scraping it off. Care should be taken not to squeeze any poison sac attached. The areas should be raised and a cold compress applied to relieve pain and swelling. If this does not reduce over the next few days then they should see a doctor.
