WHAT’S AT STAKE

Almost everyone has experienced some type of bee or wasp sting in their life. For most people stings from these insects do not pose a major issue. However for others, there can be a severe allergic reaction that is life threatening.

WHAT' S THE DANGER

According to NIOSH, thousands of people are stung by insects each year, and as many as 90–100 people die as a result of allergic reactions. This number may be underreported as deaths may be mistakenly diagnosed as heart attacks or sunstrokes or may be attributed to other causes. Most individuals only experience minor swelling and […]