Skeeter Syndrome Hits Kids Hard | Calgary News

This summer’s record-breaking rain has turned Edmonton into a mosquito hotspot, sending kids to ERs with painful “skeeter syndrome” — intense allergic reactions to bites. With over 580mm of rain already this summer — the wettest on record — mosquito numbers are 15x higher than last year. Doctors report 5-6 kids daily seeking treatment, mostly young children early in the season. Thankfully, antihistamines usually help, and the condition isn’t life-threatening. Parents are urged to use repellent and watch for reactions as the bug season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b44fec5778ef01a