Insect bites and stings are common occurrences in the summer months and can be very bothersome, however they can be avoided The Buzzz About Insect Bites and Stings Insect bites and stings are common occurrences in the summer months and can be very bothersome and even dangerous. ... (download)

Public Health : First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings This fact sheet provides basic information only. It must not take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. ... (download)

Despite the great variety of biting and stinging insects only wasps, bees and bumblebees and occasionally horse ies are able to cause severe allergic reactions in humans. ... (download)

African Bees Facts And How to Stay Safe Unlike domestic honey bees, the Africanized bee is a wild bee that is not comfortable being around people or animals. Africanized bees will defend hives with gusto. ... (download)

People with known allergies. to insect stings should always carry an. insect sting allergy kit and wear a. medical ID bracelet or necklace stating. their allergy. ... (download)

Summer is here. The flowers are abloom, the insects are abuzz, and many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors. However, for some of us the buzz of insects is a reminder of the risk of a systemic allergic reaction when stung, which when it involves breathing or blood pressure is known as anaphylaxis, and can be life-threatening or even fatal. ... (download)

Insect Sting Alert Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities This Medical Alert is based on the work of the Medical Review Subcommittee and should be posted prominently. ... (download)

General Information Reactions to insect venom cause about 50 deaths yearly in the United States. Most people report that insect stings produce itching, pain, redness and mild swelling at the site of the sting. ... (download)

Insect sting allergy with negative venom skin test responses 897 Background: In our 1976 controlled venom immunotherapy trial, 33% of 182 patients with a history of systemic reactions to insect stings were excluded because of negative venom skin test responses. ... (download)

VALPARAISO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Health Services. ALLERGY to INSECT STING ... the school that your child has a history of allergic symptoms to insect stings. Please ... (download)