If you are allergic to bees do you need to carry an epipen (epinephrine)?

Bee allergy: It depends on the reaction you have to a bee sting. If your throat starts to swell and it becomes difficult to breath; i would definitely recommend carrying an epi-pen. Additionally it is important to see an allergist to be tested. Venom immunotherapy is highly successful in reducing the chances of repeat reactions including anaphylaxis.

Your call: If you had more than mild sneezing, wheezing, and/or hives from you last beesting, you'd do well to get an Epinephrine needle. Better safe than sorry.

Depends: The first point is to define allergy and to detemine what insect may be the offending agent. Allergic reactions require symptoms distant to the sting site. A large local swelling is not enough. Hives, generalized swelling, wheezing or other breathing or circulatory problems suggest true allergy. Knowing the circumstance of the sting can help identify the insect. Diagnosis can be confirmed.