Child has allergic reaction after caterpillar contact, Norton OH


A 5-year-old child developed a severe allergic reaction, including widespread itching and rash, after contact with a woolly bear caterpillar at a residence near Hametown Rd. EMS and fire units responded to assist.
Audio|Source: Summit County Fire and EMS
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Allergic reaction.
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Norton Fire.
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Near Hametown Rd.
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Between 76 Overpass and Wadsworth Road.
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Allergic reaction.
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Fire, copy.
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Medic 11 OIC.
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Copy medic 11 OIC to respond.
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This is fast from 22, 33, 32.
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Go ahead. Returning from Aggram Children's.
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1457.
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So EMS, District 3, Medic 1, Truck 1, near Port William Drive, breathing problems, between Dead End and Port Charles Drive.
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One couple.
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428.
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dispatch from 2216.
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Go on. I'll be in service from Target.
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Squad will be transported shortly.
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Forty-59.
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Matt 11th in route.
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That 11, you're in route at 1459.
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You're responding for a 5-year-old male.
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He's itching everywhere, currently screaming.
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They found a woolly bear outside, brought it in.
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This rash started his feet and is now up to his groin area.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Hametown Rd, Norton, OH 44203
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