Should Beekeepers Have an Epipen?

Beekeepers should have an EpiPen, in case a bee stings them. However, an EpiPen isn't just a lifesaving measure in the event that a beekeeper gets stung, but also in case anyone nearby gets stung. An EpiPen will prevent an allergic reaction from becoming life threatening.

Can beekeepers be allergic to bees?

Background: Beekeepers are strongly exposed to honey bee stings and therefore at an increased risk to develop IgE-mediated allergy to bee venom.

Do beekeepers get used to stings?

Yes, beekeepers do get stung by bees. It's only natural. If you spend as much time around bees as beekeepers do, stings are inevitable. ... This is because the body can build up a tolerance to bee venom.

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