
06/08/2024
Pollinators like bees are vital to growing the foods we need, and most will ignore us if we leave them alone.
But do you know what to do when you or someone with you has been stung by a bee or wasp?
For most people, a sting is just painful. Dropping into the pharmacy for pain medications or an antihistamine can do the trick!
But for a few, it can be life-threatening. You may not know you're one of them until after you've been stung. A severe allergic reaction to bee stings (anaphylaxis) requires emergency treatment.
Talk with us to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, and what you can do to protect you and your family. Learn more about caring for an insect sting: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/care-insect-sting