you have symptoms of a more widespread infection, such as a high temperature, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms Lindsay S, Ansell J, Selman C, Cox V, Hamilton K, Walraven G. Effect of pregnancy on exposure to malaria mosquitoes. Lancet. 2000;355(9219):1972. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02334-5

It’s also important to apply insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET. The AAAAI recommends using products that have between 6 and 25 percent DEET. These provide up to six hours of protection. Follow directions carefully and reapply after swimming or sweating. Since repellents can also cause adverse skin reactions, test the product on a small area of your arm and wait 24 hours to make sure it’s safe to use on your entire body. Instead of rushing to treat mosquito bite or the effects of mosquito bites, it can serve a great purpose to try and prevent the bites in the first place. Preventing mosquito bites means keeping the mosquito away from your surroundings. Use repellents. There are several types of mosquito repellents available on the market—including natural options—but DEET has been shown to be the most effective at keeping mosquitoes and other biting insects at bay. If they itch it hard enough, or depending on what they use to itch their skin, they can cause a break in their skin. They can develop a bacterial infection." A common belief is that wearing lightly colored clothing can be a good way to prevent mosquito bites.Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may seem more susceptible to bites, others may have spectacular and occasionally life-threatening reactions. Keep your body covered. More often, mosquitos will tend to bite the parts of the body that are left exposed. This include on the face, arms, and legs avoid using products with strong perfumes, such as soaps, shampoos and deodorants– these can attract insects Dial 999 for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else has symptoms of a severe reaction, such as: Wasp sting venom is more alkaline and the remedy is neutralising the sting with vinegar to reduce the pain.

Nausea: Feelings of nausea, like fatigue, can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed, either as food poisoning or heatstroke. If you’ve been bitten by a mosquito though, you should be aware that nausea is often a sign of diseases like chikungunya virus and should not be ignored. If you manage to catch this illness is its early stages, you might be able to avoid some of the other unpleasant symptoms that can manifest alongside nausea Avoidscratching theareaor bursting anyblisters, to reduce the risk of infection– if your child has been bitten or stung, itmay help to keeptheir fingernails short and clean. For painor discomfort – take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol oribuprofen (children under 16 years of age shouldn't be given aspirin).

Symptoms

You might feel a stinging sensation when a mosquito pierces your skin. After that, the most annoying symptom of a mosquito bite is the itchiness. Itching: Itching can be one of the more aggravating symptoms of a mosquito bite. It’s a natural reaction to inflammation and skin irritation but it can often upset your sleep and leave you vulnerable to contracting a secondary bacterial infection. This is because when you continuously scratch your skin, you are weakening the epidermal layer, disrupting the healing process and destroying healthy skin cells, making it easier for other pathogens and allergens to penetrate your skin. Steroids and corticosteroid creams are effective in relieving itching, inflammation, and irritation. Caution should be taken when using these creams. The creams should not be applied to open wounds.