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Injuries: Medical Treatments

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 23 July 2025UIN 68099

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to the public and healthcare providers on the treatment and prevention of horsefly bites.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The National Health Service provides advice on insect bites, including those from horseflies, which can be found at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

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