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Can my bee allergy be passed to my kids?

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No: While a tendency to allergies can be passed through different generations, specific allergies, such as to bees, are not passed on. To become allergic to something, you need to have repeated exposures to that material.

Answered 8/29/2013

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Not at all likely: Parents who are allergic can pass on the tendency to make allergic antibodies (ige) but not allergies to specific substances, e, g. Foods, medications, bee venom, etc. Studies show that allergy to bee venom is not more common in individuals who have pollen or other inhalant allergies.

Answered 7/8/2015

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No: Bee sting allergy is not heritable.

Answered 12/15/2013

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No Correlation: Prevalence of severe allergic reactions in adults is around 2-3%. There is no correlation with positive family history and no clear association with other allergies (like hayfever). Males are twice as commonly affected as females.

Answered 3/19/2015

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