Move to a safe area.
If you are stung by a wasp, get out of the wasp's area. Wasps travel in colonies. If you are stung by one wasp, it is possible you could be stung by many wasps simply because they are together. So get away to help prevent further stings.

Remove the stinger.
When a wasp or bee stings you, sometimes the stinger itself is left in the skin. Removing the stinger as soon as possible after the sting can help decrease the amount of venom that is released into your body. Many experts recommend scraping the stinger out with a flat surface, like a credit card, but the most important thing is to get the stinger out quickly to help prevent any further health concerns.

Apply ice or cold pack to area.
This can help decrease the swelling of the area from the release of the venom and it can also help with pain. Applying the ice for 20 minutes each hour until pain or swelling is relieved is sufficient.

Consider home remedies.
To help minimize the pain of a wasp sting some people rely on home remedies. There seems to be an abundance of favorites too. As long as your favorite remedy doesn't cause more problems than the sting give them a try.

Baking soda paste at the sting site is a favorite of many people. Meat tenderizer supporters say the venom is neutralized by the "spice". Toothpaste works or some people too.

Watch for allergic symptoms.
These symptoms normally occur at the time of the sting or a few minutes afterward, so it is important to be aware of them. Itching or a rash may signal you are having a mild allergic reaction that can be easily treated with an antihistamine. More severe allergy symptoms, including trouble breathing and low blood pressure, will dictate the need for more aggressive care, such as a trip to the emergency room. By paying attention to the stung person you can help them to get help as soon as possible, possibly preventing them from further health problems or even death.

Cleanse the area. A simple cleansing with soap and water is necessary after any type of injury, including a wasp sting. Cleansing the affected area and then covering it with an antibiotic ointment is simple first aid that anyone can manage at home.

Consider a tetanus shot.
If you have not had a tetanus shot in the last ten years, you want to get a tetanus booster within the next few days. The tetanus bacteria lives on your skin, in dirt, and in a variety of places.

Take over the counter medication.
A dose of an antihistamine, like Benadryl, can be taken as soon after the sting as possible to prevent many of the minor allergic symptoms, including itching or a rash. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be taken for pain that you are having after the wasp sting. Use good common sense in taking these medications for your wasp sting symptoms.

A wasp sting is painful and irritating for most people, but with the proper care and attention, it can be quickly taken care of and forgotten. Wasp sting care will help relieve the pain and discomfort.