These moon jellyfish are mildly venomous.
Jellyfish stings vary widely in degrees of discomfort, pain and seriousness. For example, the moon jellyfish may produce only a prickling sensation or mild burning, while the Portuguese Man-of-War can cause shock, fainting, fever, and even hysteria, accompanied by shooting, intense pain. If your jellyfish sting is mild, home treatment may resolve it. More severe stings that cause intense pain and other symptoms, like nausea and vomiting, require medical attention. When in doubt about whether your sting is serious, see your doctor.
Instructions
1. Go back to the beach if you were swimming, but stay close to the water.
2. Scoop seawater in your hand and drip it over the stung area. This can help disengage the stingers. Do not use fresh water, because this can worsen the stings.
3. Use a towel or similar item to grasp the tentacles and pull them off your body. The sting will worsen the longer the tentacles stay on your skin, because they will continue to distribute venom.
4. Pour vinegar over the area to help neutralize the stinging.
5. Apply a paste of baking soda, and just enough seawater to moisten it, to the stung area. Allow it to dry before scraping it off.
6. Apply an antibiotic ointment and a bandage to the skin. Remove the bandage three times a day to clean the area. Apply more ointment and a fresh bandage.
7. Apply a cream with one percent hydrocortisone to the area if you experience itchiness.
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