How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting (Hint: Don't Pee on It)
Jellyfish sting treatment should include vinegar, hot water, and possibly a trip to the ER.
By Rose Minutaglio
Jun 14, 2018
Been stung by a jellyfish? It's more common than you might think: USA Today recently reported that more than 600 people were treated for jellyfish stings in Central Florida on a single weekend.
The good news is that while they can be painful, jellyfish stings are very rarely life-threatening, and they're easily treatable. Depending on the kind that stings you, most pain typically peaks five minutes after the sting occurs and dies down within a few hours. Generally, it won't last longer than 24 hours.
There are a lot of myths on what to do in the aftermath of a sting, but Prevention spoke with experts about the best course of action to take. Here's what to do—and what definitely not to do—in case a jellyfish gets you.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a21529015/jellyfish-sting-treatment/
