CATERPILLAR ALLERGY - Is it common? Any advice

[drosophila]

DD had reaction today to what is believed to be a caterpillar. It was on her ear and her ear has swelled. I have given piriton and sprayed with wasp ease and she is a lot better. I had never heard of such a reaction and thought they were harmless. Having done a google it keeps bringing up reference to a dangerous caterpillar in London from Central Europe.

Can you get a reaction like this to a more ordinary caterpillar. I am worried as it happened in the nursery and it's possible that if it is this nasty caterpillar it is going to be around for a while. It was her first day at a new nursery too.

[dustystar]

Quite afew caterpillars can give a rash - they're usually the hairy ones.

[dustystar]

I don't think any in this country are dangerous really although the rash might be uncomfortable

[drosophila]

Thanks. It's typical of the internet to call up the worst possibloe contender. It's still swollen but not near as red and she is a lot happier.

I felt really sorry for the Nursery.