What to do if you get stung...

If people have been stung, they need to get out of the water to avoid getting stung again. Once out, slowly pouring seawater over the sting will help ease the pain, followed by the application of ice wrapped in a cloth. Local anaesthetic gels and other forms of pain relief can be obtained from a pharmacy should the pain persist. Many people believe that urine or vinegar should be used, however this is not the case – these may discharge the nematocysts – the cause of the sting – and potentially cause further stings.