Many insects and spiders bite or sting, and while the bites of common bugs like mosquitoes, mites, and fleas are itchy and uncomfortable, they're usually otherwise harmless. But some bites and stings, like those from fire ants, wasps, hornets, and bees, may cause intense pain or even an allergic reaction.
The highlights include: The average age for a child getting their first smartphone is now 10.3 years. Tablets have surged from 26% to 55% usage as kidsâ device of choice during car rides. Smartphones trail at 45% (up from 39% in 2012).
Nearly three out of four teens age 15-17 have (or have access to) a smartphone, as do 68% of 13-14 year-olds. Black youth are especially likely to have smartphones; 85% of black, 71% of white, and 71% of Latino youth in this age group have access to smartphones. Twelve percent of teens have no mobile phone at all. Most teens (81%) -- especially boys (91%) -- have game consoles. Only 1% of teens report that they do not have access to a computer, tablet, mobile phone, or game console [ 1 ].