{"id":12298,"date":"2025-08-04T19:55:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=12298"},"modified":"2025-08-04T20:10:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T20:10:03","slug":"treating-mosquito-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/treating-mosquito-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Mosquito Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12302 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1325731071-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Mosquito bites are common during the summer months. They are itchy bumps that form after a female mosquito has bitten us.<\/p>\n<p>Mosquito bites generally cause mild symptoms, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Itching<\/li>\n<li>Redness<\/li>\n<li>Small blisters<\/li>\n<li>A small amount of swelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these symptoms are usually minor, some individuals, particularly those with certain immune disorders, may experience a severe reaction. Symptoms of a severe reaction can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes<\/li>\n<li>Low-grade fever<\/li>\n<li>Significant swelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Severe reactions are more common in children than in adults. Some children may develop Skeeter Syndrome, a localized allergic reaction to the bite, which results in large, swollen, and painful areas. These symptoms can persist for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Treating a mosquito bite can be done at home. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that we:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash the bite and surrounding area with soap and water.<\/li>\n<li>Apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to reduce swelling and itching. Reapply ice pack as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Apply a mixture of baking soda and water, which can help reduce the itch response.\n<ul>\n<li>Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with just enough water to create a paste.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the paste to the mosquito bite.<\/li>\n<li>Wait 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Wash off the paste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Use an over-the-counter anti-itch or antihistamine cream to help relieve itching. Follow the product label directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if you are experiencing a persistent fever, difficulty breathing, headaches, body aches, throat swelling, hives, or any other signs of a severe reaction or infection, you must seek medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mosquito bites are common during the summer months. They are itchy bumps that form after a female mosquito has bitten us. 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