How to treat jellyfish stings (hint: urine not recommended)
- Written by Richard McGee, Senior lecturer in Paediatrics, University of Newcastle

If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you’ll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years.
Is it best to use hot water or an ice pack? How about pouring on vinegar or rubbing with sand? Then there’s the popular myth about urinating on your...