Cherry: Jellyfish are like thee most cutest!dont you think?
Manuh: All pink and round with tentacles--ugh! :)
Cherry: I agree.. I hate tentacles...
Manuh: But lets get to the topic... Why is a jellyfish a hassle this summer?
Cherry: They're not really a hassle this sumer because most of them are just swimming around and actually its actually us..the humans fault, to why we get stung..
Manuh: Its because we swim near them..
Cherry: Correct !especially in shallow waters with coral reefs and tons of fish that the jellyfish could feed on..
Manuh: Mostly we can't actually help ourselves swim near these areas becausde its summer and its really fun to just waddle in pure ocean water..ahhh...the refreshness!:)
Cherry: well ok then go then to the beach..
Manuh: Kidding! So what part of the jellyfish do you think gives us that sting?
Cherry: The tentacles, they contain venom which is also used to catch their food..
Manuh: The stings' venom is quite painful and it can also be lethal when not treated immediately..
Cherry: So were here to discuss on tips on handling a jellyfish sting..
Manuh: there are few species of jellyfish that are poisonous, and those species usually have longer tentacles which stride and sway around waters..like this picture..
Manuh: Although they are not fatal, they can cause excruciating pain especially among children because when they panic in the water, they are only aggravating the pain..
cherry: Some are allergic to stings from the jellyfish, and might suffer from anaphylactic shock which in return may lead to death..
Manuh: So one, calm the person so that the pain will not worsen, then APPLY VINEGAR to the affected area for about 3 minutes or until the pain subsides because it helps lessen the pain, ..
Cherry: And as much as possible, bring the person to the nearest hospital or medical aide for any allergic reactions from the sting..
Manuh: And guys when you go out to the water for some fun, be sure to have someone to go with you to some parts of the water in case you get stung by a jellyfish..or better yet just do other summer stuff besides swimming like boat ridding, sailing, beach activities, etc.
Cherry: Or ask any information about those bodies of water you are going to before swimming if there are any cases of jellyfish stings in order to keep you safe as well as the people dear to you...
Manuh: Contact your local resort manager or ask the resident lifeguard for any information regarding jellyfish in the swimming areas!
Cherry: That just about wraps up our session on THE STING FROM A JELLYFISH!
Manuh: remember be safe to have a safe summer and away from JELLYFISH STINGS! :)
Manuh: Guys! again, we are Cherry and Manuh, signing off!
References: First Aid Handbook by Dr. Susan Lipscombe and Anita Kerwin-Nye
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