SUMMER MISHAPS sorted!

Don’t let these common blunders ruin your fun

It’s all fun and games enjoying the outdoors... until someone gets stung or bitten. Here’s how to tackle some common sunnyday setbacks with tips from GP Dr Liz Marles.

JELLYFISH STING

“The first thing you need to do is take the tentacles off your skin, which you can do by washing the area with seawater,” says Liz. “It stops them firing off tiny little barbs into your skin.”

If that doesn’t work, try pulling them out with tweezers, if you have some, or gently with your fingers.