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Infected Insect Bite

Infected Insect Bites Adults and children 1 year and over.

SYMPTOMS: Redness -Pain or tenderness -Swelling of the skin -Skin surrounding the bite feels hot to touch

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DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS

Signs of a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
YES NO

Are you severely immunosuppressed and have signs of an infection
YES NO

Have you got a sting where it may obstruct your airways e.g. in the mouth or throat or a bite or sting around the eyes
YES NO

HAVE YOUR SYMPTOMS FOLLOWED THIS PROGRESSION?

Bite or scratch caused by animal(s)
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Bite caused by human(s)
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Bite caused by tick in the UK and signs of Lyme disease (e.g. bullseye) rash
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Bite or sting that occurred while travelling outside of the UK – potential blood borne disease e.g. malaria
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Bite or sting caused by an unusual or exotic insect
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU WERE BITTEN / STUNG?

Has it been at least 48 hours after the initial insect bite or sting?
YES NO

Is itching the main symptoms (without any other signs or symptoms of infection)?
YES NO

SELF CARE ADVICE:

Skin redness and itching are common and may last for up to 10 days. It is unlikely that the skin will become infected. Avoiding scratching may reduce inflammation and the risk of infection. If symptoms worsen rapidly or significantly at any time or do not improve after 3 days of OTC treatment, come back to the pharmacy for reassessment.

Oral antihistamine tablet:

Cetirizine, Loratadine, Chlorphenamine

Corticosteroid cream:

Hydrocortisone 1% cream

Antihistamine cream:

Anthisan cream

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?

Redness of the skin
YES NO

Pain or tenderness to the area
YES NO

Swelling of the skin
YES NO

Skin surrounding the bite feels hot to touch
YES NO

Redness and swelling of skin surrounding the bite is spreading?
YES NO

There is evidence of pustular discharge at the site of the bite or sting.
YES NO

SELF CARE ADVICE:

Skin redness and itching are common and may last for up to 10 days. It is unlikely that the skin will become infected. Avoiding scratching may reduce inflammation and the risk of infection. If symptoms worsen rapidly or significantly at any time or do not improve after 3 days of OTC treatment come back to the pharmacy for reassessment

Oral antihistamine tablet

Cetirizine, loratadine, chlorphenamine

Corticosteroid cream

Hydrocortisone 1% cream

Antihistamine cream

Anthisan cream

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DO ANY OF THE BELOW APPLY TO YOU

Do you feel systemically unwell? E.g. Fever
YES NO

Do you have any other conditions which may complicate or delay resolution of your infection e.g. peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, morbid obesity
YES NO

Severe pain out of proportion to the wound?
YES NO

Significant collection of fluid / pus at the infection site?
YES NO

MEDICAL HISTORY

Do you take any medication (please list)
YES NO

Do you have any allergies?
YES NO

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS? IF YES, PHARMACIST TO COMPLETE A NEWS2 SCORE

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