MOSQUITO BITES
If area itches and swells, wash with soap and water. Apply cold, wet compress. Use calamine lotion or mixture of soda and water on bites

HEAT EXHAUSTION
Symptoms include: Normal body temperature; clammy, cool skin, weakness, very sweaty. Move person to cooler area and have them lie down. Have person drink lots of clear liquids. Avoid alcohol.

POISON IVY
Wash with soap and water after contamination. Apply alcohol or calamine lotion. Contact doctor if reaction is severe and rash gets worse.

TICKS
To remove tick, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible with fine tipped tweezers and pull slowly. After tick is removed, wash area with soap and water. If signs of infection or rash occur, see a doctor.

ANIMAL BITES
Control bleeding, if necessary. Wash wound thoroughly with soap and water. Flush with cool water for five minutes. Bandage with sterile gauze. Notify a doctor in case a tetanus or rabies shot is needed. Notify animal control officer.

BURNS
Immediately apply cold, wet cloth or immerse the burn in cold, running water. After cooling the burn, cover with clean, nonfluffy material to prevent infection. Bandage loosely - don't put any pressure on the burn. DO NOT use adhesive dressing or apply butter, oil or grease. Do not apply lotion or cream or break blisters.

SUNBURN
Move person to a cool place. Apply cool, wet compresses to burn area. Drink plenty of fluids. See medical help if blisters or fever occur.

CUTS & ABRASIONS
Control bleeding by applying direct pressure to wound with clean, dry cloth. Don't use a tourniquet. If bleeding is minor, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

INSECT STINGS
Remove stinger by scraping it away with a plastic card. DO NOT SQUEEZE! Watch for allergic reaction (severe swelling, breathing problems, bluish face). If these conditions are present, get to an emergency room.

HEATSTROKE
Symptoms include: high body- temperature; rapid, shallow breathing; hot, red, dry skin; fast pulse; no sweating. Place person in cool tub of water or apply cool, wet cloth. Call for emergency help.