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What to Do if You’re Stung by a Sting Ray

Doctors at NCH Healthcare System said this time of year, they see more people come into the emergency department to be treated for stings from a sting ray. The warmer water in the gulf from April to November is appealing to sting rays, making them more common.  Read More >

Fox 4 Now talks with Dr. Shawn Patterson, the Chair of Emergency Medicine at NCH about what to do to avoid sting ray stings.