Expert: Treat stings with vinegar, not urine or water

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Sunday, 08 Oct 2017
12:00 AM MYT

GEORGE TOWN: Never use urine to ease a jellyfish sting.

The best first aid treatment is vinegar, said Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (Cemacs) director Prof Datuk Dr Aileen Tan.

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