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What should I do if I'm allergic to bees and get stung?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
If you know you're allergic to bees, you should always have an epinephrine pen on hand. You can get a prescription for this from your doctor. If you don't have an epinephrine pen, you may take Benadryl. But you should also see a healthcare professional as soon as possible. Bee stings can be serious for people who are allergic to them. 
Paul T. David, MD
Paul T. David, MD on behalf of Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
If an EpiPen (epinephrine) is not available, patients should go to the emergency room for an allergic reaction to a bee sting. In this video, I will explain treatment of these allergic reactions.

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