Symptoms of bee, wasp or hornet stings include:

• Swelling around the sting site
• Redness around the sting site
• Pain around the sting site

The sting may cause an allergic reaction.

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction include:

• Worsening swelling around the sting site
• Hives:
• Rash in children
• Rash in adults
• Eye redness
• Itching
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose

Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may include:

• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Facial swelling
• Fainting
• Low blood pressure
• Mouth or tongue swelling
• Rapid pulse
• Severe hives
• Severe wheezing
• Vomiting