Insect bites often occur as large, red spots that are intensely itchy.

If the itch is not controlled and continual scratching occurs, the skin around the bite can become damaged and susceptible to infection.

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Prevention is better than cure, so use an insect repellent when outdoors to help avoid being bitten.

If you are bitten, it’s important to relieve itching quickly to prevent scratching.