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Allergies to Insect Stings

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Learning about allergies to insect stings:	Reference What are allergies to insect stings? Opens New Window Reference What should I do if I'm having a reaction now? Reference What other kinds of reactions can happen after an insect sting? Reference Who is affected by allergies to insect stings? Reference Which stinging insects can cause allergies?
Being diagnosed:	Reference What are allergy tests? Reference What questions might my doctor ask about my insect allergy?
Getting treatment:	Reference What is an allergy kit? Reference Reference How do I give an epinephrine shot? Reference Reference How do I give my child an epinephrine shot?
Ongoing concerns:	Reference What are allergy shots (immunotherapy) for insect stings? Opens New Window Should I have allergy shots (immunotherapy)? Opens New Window Reference How can I avoid being stung?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference January 5, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Reference Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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