kidshealth.org. Hey! A Bedbug Bit Me!
What
a
bedbug
is
A
bedbug
is
a
small
(about
the
size
of
an
apple
seed),
flat,
reddish-brown
bug
that
can
be
found
in
homes
all
over
the
world.
It
hides
during
the
day
and
comes-out
during
the
night
to
look-for
blood.
A
bedbug
has
a
special
ingredient
in
its
saliva
(spit)
that
keeps
blood
from
clotting
while
it's
eating.
What
a
bite
looks
and
feels-like
If
a
person
gets
bitten
by
a
bedbug,
the
bite
will
feel
itchy.
Bedbug
bites
look-like
little
red
bumps
(similar
to
mosquito
bites)
and
they
can
sometimes
happen
in
a
line
on
the
body.
What
you
should
do
If
you
think
you've
been
bitten
by
a
bedbug,
wash
the
bites
with
soap
and
water.
To
help
with
the
itching,
put
some
calamine
lotion
or
a
cold
compress
(like
ice
wrapped
in
a
clean
towel)
on
the
area.
Or
an
adult
can
find
an
anti-itch
cream
or
medicine
at
the
drugstore
for
you.
Try
not
to
scratch
the
bites
too-much
because
this
can
make
them
become
infected.
What
a
doctor
will
do
If
you
get
an
infection
from
scratching
bedbug
bites,
a
doctor
will
need
to
prescribe
medicine
to
clear
up
the
infection.
How
to
avoid
getting
bitten
The
best
way
to
avoid
getting
bitten
by
bedbugs
is
to
keep
your
room
uncluttered
so
bedbugs
won't
have
places
to
hide.
It's
also
important
to
change
your
sheets
once
a
week
and
vacuum
the
floor
regularly.
If
you
think
you
have
bedbugs,
ask
an
adult
about
the
best
way
to
get-rid-of
them.
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