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Should I Go To ER For A Pus Filled Insect Bite?
hi, my two year old had what seems like a puncture bite from an insect. I went to change her pullup and noticed that there are two bites now and they both have pus in them. they are hard to the touch and cover about a nickel size area. I squeezed one. should I head for the er?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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She may not need to go the ER as an emergency but she should see your doctor.
You can schedule an appointment.
If the appointment is too far away (more than a week) the she may need to go the ER so that she can be seen sooner.
I hope this helps
She may not need to go the ER as an emergency but she should see your doctor.
You can schedule an appointment.
If the appointment is too far away (more than a week) the she may need to go the ER so that she can be seen sooner.
I hope this helps
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