Children, being more ignorant, are more frequently stung by bees, wasps, and other insects, than adults. Examine the wound the first thing with a magnifying glass, and if the sting be still in the tissues, extract it with a pair of tweezers, or squeeze it out by firm pressure in the neighborhood of the puncture. After this, apply aromatic spirits of ammonia or eau de Cologne. These will relieve the pain and itching. When the sting produces great pain and inflammation, apply a flaxseed poultice for twenty-four hours. The frequent use, afterward, of camphorated soap liniment will be productive of good results.