Hot summer is coming soon in Australia, there will be plenty of people heading to the beach to enjoy swimming and surfing. I thought I should bring up this subject (deadly jellyfish) to warn our women and their families about how deadly the animal is.
The Irukandji jellyfish is found in north Queensland waters during the jellyfish season, roughly from the end of October to early May*. It is only 2.5 centimetres, so tiny and difficult to detect, but can cause death to humans within days.
Symptoms by the jellyfish sting: Having pain and welts forming immediately. A first aid should be applied instantly and a proper treatment (at hospital) should be followed.
During the jellyfish season, it's better to protect yourself and your family (especially young children) by wearing a bodysuit or covering your body as much as you can, and treat with suspicion all unexpected pain, no matter how slight, especially if accompanied by a rash-like.
(*source from Larry Rivera/About.com)
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