Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

• You think your child needs to be seen
• Sting looks infected (red streaking from the sting area, yellow drainage) (Note: infection and cellulitis don't start until at least 24-48 hours after the sting. Any redness in the first 24 hours is due to venom)
• Swelling is huge (e.g., spreads beyond wrist or ankle)