How to provide first aid for a jellyfish sting

Jelly Fish

Source: Moment / Getty Images. Inset: Dr Jananai

If you love the feeling of sand between your toes, and salty water under the sun - it might be ruined by a surge of jellyfish that recent weather conditions have caused. Some jellyfish stings are dangerous and can cause a severe reaction, requiring emergency first aid. Dr Janani Thirumurugan explains about how to treat and prevent Jellyfish stings.


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