Image via Shutterstock I don't know about you, but jellyfish scare me much more than sharks do. I guess it's because I was ...

An emergency room physician at Middlesex Health is warning people not to let common summertime myths deter them from seeking necessary care.

How to Survive shares knowledge about the ten deadliest jellyfish species and how to survive encounters with their venomous stings. Learn how to recognize danger and apply first aid that can save your ...

A five-year-old girl died after she was stung by a box jellyfish while swimming in a beach resort in Buenavista, Quezon. According to a “24 Oras” report on Tuesday, the girl was swimming with her aunt ...

From nasty sunburns and jellyfish stings to rip currents and dehydration, your perfect beach day can flip fast if you do not watch out. Don't worry, we have your back.

Jellyfish stings can cause intense pain, severe allergic reactions, ... (IEC) materials, conducting first aid training sessions, and distributing educational books to children in partner communities.

Although the Portuguese man o’ war looks like a big, brightly-colored jellyfish – and stings like one – it isn’t a jellyfish at all. ... look for a lifeguard to receive first-aid treatment.

Summer's nearly here, bringing beautiful weather, outdoor activities, vacation getaways -- and jellyfish stings? The American Red Cross has some guidelines, tips and suggestions for travelers who ...

Immediately rinse the affected area of skin with sea water before attempting to remove the tentacles. Do not rinse with fresh water or rub the area. Cover your hands and gently remove any tentacles.

First aid includes getting the affected individual to shore immediately and calling 995, with NParks noting that "stings covering more than half of one limb are considered life-threatening".

A bluebottle jellyfish sting can cause intense pain, whip-like lines and sores on areas of skin touched by the jellyfish tentacles. For first aid, experts suggest washing the sting site with ...

If you’re able to get help from a lifeguard or someone who knows first aid, this is what you’ll need to do after a jellyfish sting. If you’re not able to get help from someone else, there ...