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From the article: “Is it normal to become allergic later in life? Is there anything I should do to protect myself from now on?”

From the article: “DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 50 years old and recently had a pretty severe reaction to a bee sting. I remember as a kid that I was stung without any reaction. Is it normal to become allergic later in life? Is there anything I should do to protect myself from now on?”…

Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!

I Accidentally Froze my Epinephrine Auto Injector (EAI), Now What?

Winter is coming and for many of us that includes much colder temps. But for Individuals with a life-threatening stinging insect allergies, having a fully functional epinephrine auto injector (EAI) available at all times is critical. So what happens when you accidentally leave your EAI in your car when it’s cold outside? How does freezing…

From the Article: “Thousands of honey bees get away, sting people in a Tampa neighborhood”

Interesting read. It’s very important to hire a reputable company for your pest control needs. Click the link below to read the article. https://bit.ly/2VUMP67    

BeeAware Fact

From the Article: “Scientists study how wasps learn for better trap”

“Partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense, WSU entomologists are studying wasps’ ability to learn and respond to chemical signals, with the goal of building a better paper wasp trap.” Click the link below to read the article. Scientists study how wasps learn for better trap

CDC Data Shows Bee Sting Deaths Have Been on the Rise

“The number of United States deaths caused by hornet, wasp or bee stings ticked up each year from 2012 to 2017, the most recent years of National Vital Statistics System data that were analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the report.” Click the link below to read the article. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article233176601.html

Happy First Day of Fall!

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act: What Does it Mean in my State?

In 2013 President Obama signed H.R. 2094, also known as the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, which gives states preference for certain federal grants by showing their schools are prepared for severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks. While the focus of this act targeted food allergies and asthma, it impacts anyone who has a…

Back to School: Preparing for a New School Year

Heading Back to School can be both exciting and a little nerve racking, especially when your child has severe allergic reactions to flying insects. Here are some tips to help you get prepared. Be proactive – meet with your child’s board certified allergist before school starts. He/she will be able to review proper usage of…