Letter B

Bee sting

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Stings from bees and other large stinging insects such as yellow jackets, hornets and wasps can trigger allergic reactions varying greatly in severity.

Avoidance and prompt treatment are essential.

In selected cases, allergy injection therapy is highly effective.

(The three 'A's' of insect allergy are Adrenaline, Avoidance and Allergist.

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