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Heatwaves' sting in the tail as insect bites soar during hot weather

The Mirror UK News · 22 August 2026 at 11:52

Heatwaves' sting in the tail as insect bites soar during hot weather

Hospital visits for insect and spider bites more than doubled in May compared to earlier this month and there were some 121,976 visits to hospitals during July

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Heatwaves' sting in the tail as insect bites soar during hot weather

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