Spring is here and NOW is the time for wasp prevention! Here are some tips to help make your spring and summer wasp and hornet free. Seal trash cans & recycle bins. Wasps are carnivorous and love human and pet food. Make sure to always seal your trash cans. Any pet food that is stored…
DetailsAre you asking the right questions? We recently posed this question to practices with high volumes of VIT patients. Their answer? Asking the right questions on the new patient intake questionnaire. Here are their key questions: Have you ever reacted to a stinging insect (bee, wasp, ant)? Have you visited urgent care or the ER…
DetailsThe groundhog saw his shadow and now we’re dreaming of warm spring days, birds chirping, flowers blooming, bees buzzing… Well not all of us are dreaming of buzzing bees! 5-7.5% of Americans are hypersensitive to insect stings1, meaning they’re at risk of anaphylactic shock if they’re stung by a flying insect like a wasp or…
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Gardening, hiking, golfing, picnics, baseball games…. Spring will be here before we know it! But for people who have bee, wasp, or hornet allergies the change in season can bring feelings of anxiety and fear[1]. The good news is venom immunotherapy (VIT) is a proactive treatment option and if you start now you could be…
DetailsCurious where the wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets used to produce venom extract come from? From the Article: “…Scollard, who removes nests for free, said the job also has other rewards: he knows he’s doing a lot of good. He’s not only helping people deal with the trouble of a wasp nest, he’s also helping…
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Wishing you a Safe & Happy Holiday Season!
Bee stings are a common occurrence if you spend time outdoors. In most cases, allergic reactions are a minor or moderate inconvenience resulting in itchy/watery eyes, runny nose, and even a rash. But sometimes exposure to an allergen results in a serious and potentially deadly reaction known as anaphylaxis. In fact, insect sting allergies affect…
DetailsThe holiday travel season is quickly approaching, so whether you’re traveling by land, air or sea, it’s important to know how to store and label your epinephrine auto injector (EAI) properly. Bee Aware of Documentation: Store & Label your EAI properly & carry your Emergency Care Plan. Keep your EAI in its storage tube with…
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