Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mosquito bites, tick bites, jellyfish stings and insect bites can quickly ruin a summer holiday, but what should you actually do if you get bitten?

Pharmacist Tom McKenna from Balally Pharmacy joins us to explain how to treat insect bites and stings, the common mistakes people make and the warning signs that mean you should seek medical advice.

Tom also reveals why some people seem to attract mosquitoes more than others, shares the best ways to avoid bites while travelling and debunks popular myths about insect repellents.

In this video:

✔️ Why insect bites are more common in summer

✔️ Why you should never scratch a bite

✔️ The best treatments for bites and stings

✔️ How to protect yourself from mosquitoes abroad

✔️ Why some people get bitten more than others

✔️ The truth about vitamin B and mosquito bites

✔️ When to see a doctor

✔️ How to safely remove ticks


Broadcast on 22/07/2026

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