General
Insect & Animal Bites and Stings
Bee stings and bug bites usually need only local care, but animal bites carry a high infection risk and often need cleaning, antibiotics and a tetanus update. Tick bites are checked and removed properly.
- Walk-in or book
What is insect & animal bites and stings?
Bee stings and bug bites usually need only local care, but animal bites carry a high infection risk and often need cleaning, antibiotics and a tetanus update. Tick bites are checked and removed properly.
Common symptoms
- Pain, redness and swelling at the bite
- Itching or hives
- Puncture wounds from an animal
- Spreading redness or pus after a day or two
How we treat it at AfterOurs
Wound cleaning, tick and stinger removal, antibiotics for animal bites and infected bites, tetanus update, antihistamines or steroids for local reactions, and rabies risk assessment with referral when needed.
When to come in
Come in the same day if symptoms are new, getting worse, or you need testing, a prescription or a note for work or school.
What to expect at your visit
- Step 1
Check in
Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.
- Step 2
See a provider
A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.
- Step 3
Leave with a plan
Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.
Ready to feel better? We're open late.
Book online to hold your place, or just walk in.