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Bee or wasp stings
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 42-year old asked:
Would it be possible that a bee or wasp sting cause severe diarrhea?
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A 32-year old asked:
How to treat bee and wasp stings in the wilderness?
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A member asked:
I got stung by some insect (I guessed a bee or wasp?) while riding on my bike two days ago. It was a bit painful for maybe an hour after the sting, bu
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A 23-year old female asked:
I'm 23 yo and have never been stung by a wasp, bee, scorpion, other stinging insect. Does this increase my likelihood of being allergic if I get stung ?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you be allergic to wasps stings but not other bee stings?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the causes of one to be allergic to wasp or bee stings?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the different reactions to wasp, hornet, and bee stings?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is there a way to know if I am allergic to wasp/bee/hornet sting?
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A 43-year old asked:
My dad is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but I've never been stung by either. if don't want to find out the hard way. also are allergies genetic? Could I be deathly allergic to bee stings too?
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A 37-year old asked:
What to do if i just got stung by a bee or a wasp how long does it take to feel allergic reactions?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could use your help docs! my dad is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but i've never been stung by either. Is there a way to know if i am?
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A 47-year old asked:
My stepfather is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but i've never been stung by either. Are allergies genetic?
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A 50-year old asked:
What do you suggest if my father is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but I've never been stung by either. if don't want to find out the hard way. also are allergies genetic?
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A female asked:
I got stung at 12pm by a wasp or bee now its 1am and my foot has swollen and can't walk on it . What can I do im on holidays atm?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Can a person who has allergic reactions to both wasps and bees have a euphoric reaction? I was stung by either a blue mud wasp or a bald faced hornet?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Got stung by a wasp/bee in my toe at 10 am yesterday am, now its all blistered, draining an swollen down to the middle of my foot?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the best body spray/repellent for bees and wasps during outdoor activities?
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A 45-year old asked:
Reaction to bees once before. So can people develop wasp allergies at a later time?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Just found out im very allergic to beesdoes that mean i cant eat raw or unfiltered honey now? And do I have to worry about the same reaction from other bugs that have stingers too, like hornets, wasps, etc?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the best way to remove an insect stinger? Such as bee, wasp, or hornet. And how do you treat the wound once it is out?
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A 32-year old asked:
How can I get over a fear of bees/hornets/wasps?
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A 29-year old asked:
What hurts worse, a yellow jacket, bumble bee, or wasp?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Ive had skin tests that said I am allergic to wasp and bees but blood tests that say I am not. Which is more accurate? Why would discrepancies occur ?
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A 44-year old asked:
Possible bee, wasp allergy. Should I use epipen (epinephrine) if they bite me?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I have an appt to get the Pfizer vaccine but I am nervous. I carry an epipen. I am allergic to bees, wasp, Cipro and Phenergan. Am I high risk for a reaction to the vaccine? Does one vaccine cause more reactions than others ?
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A 31-year old asked:
How come my wasp stings itch so much?
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A 49-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of wasp stings?
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A 33-year old asked:
Does wasp hurt or sting bad?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can you do to treat itchy wasp stings?
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A 31-year old asked:
For what length of time do wasp/hornet stings hurt?
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