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There is an increased concern about snake bites, including a recent incident involving a three-year-old child bitten by a viper in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

Recent reports indicate a worrying rise in snake bite incidents, exemplified by a case where a three-year-old child was bitten by a viper while camping in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Health advice includes knowing the times of day when snake bite risk is highest and how to respond effectively to such incidents, including the use of antivenom kits and appropriate first aid measures such as bandaging and pain relief.