BEE-ing Aware of the STING this Summer !

Eliminate ANY Stinging / Anaphylactic Shocking Surprises !
Test for Stinging Insect Venom Sources
Summer is in full Bloom and People are enjoying Fun Activities Outdoors.
Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when
Adults and Children are often
Stung by Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets or Fire Ants.
Most people will experience temporary Redness, Swelling
and Itching at the Site of the Sting.

But for those Allergic to Stinging Insects,
the Immune System will overreact to the Insect Venom
resulting in a Severe and Dangerous Allergic Reaction.
Yellow Jacket WASP White-Faced HORNET Paper WASP
Honey BEE Fire Ant Yellow HORNET

Every year, approximately 50 people in the United States
Die from Allergic reactions to Insect Stings,
according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
However, with the appropriate knowledge,
many of these deaths could be preventable.

What to do if you are Stung

It is extremely important that anyone
who has had a serious reaction to an insect sting
receive follow-up examine and testing from a Medical Professional,
who can properly determine the type of stinging insect
that caused the reaction and recommend treatment.
For those who are severely allergic to the venom of stinging insects,
a Medical Professional will determine whether
or not venom immunotherapy should be administered.
Patients who receive appropriate treatment such as Immunotherapy
and who are careful to avoid stinging insects,
can participate in regular outdoor activities
and enjoy all the fun in the sun that summer has to offer.

Tips to Treat Insect Stings:

•Scrape out the Stinger: If you get stung by a Bee, scrape out the stinger with a credit card or a long fingernail. If you try to pull it out, you'll squeeze the venom sac and accidentally release more venom. Scraping it out leaves the venom sac undisturbed.
•If you are stung by Fire Ants, carefully brush them off to prevent repeated stings, and leave the area. Fire ant stings usually result in the development of a blister about 24 hours after the sting. The material in this will become cloudy and appear to be pustular. IT IS NOT! Fire ant venom kills bacteria, this is just dead tissue and should be left alone. It will dry and heal within the next 7 - 10 days. If the blister is opened it must be monitored for secondary bacterial infection. Diabetics and others with circulatory disorders, including varicose veins and phlebitis, can be particularly at risk for complications, and should see a Medical Professional to monitor their condition after being stung. Up to 50% of patients develop large local reactions at the site of fire ant stings - swelling may last for several days and may be accompanied by itching, redness and pain.
•Elevate the affected arm or leg and apply ice or a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain.
•Gently clean blisters with soap and water to prevent secondary infections; do not break blisters.
•Apply an over-the-counter product like Calamine lotion on the infected area. Use topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines to relieve itching / Sting. Children should never be given aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare, but life-threatening illness.
•See your Doctor if swelling progresses or if the sting site seems infected.

Venom Screening
ACTION Steps
Don’t WAIT to be STUNG !

Visit your Physician.
Express Patient / Parent Concern about Allergic Reaction to Stinging Insects
Patient History / Interview / Routine Physician Examination
Patient IgE Testing ( Order P.P.D. Venom Panel )
( A previous Venom Allergy Incident / Sting / Reaction is required for accurate IgE Testing )
If strong Test Positives are presented, ImmunoTherapy may be considered.
Once you've had a severe reaction to a stinging insect, you have about a 60% chance of having another anaphylactic reaction if stung again. Venom immunotherapy is recommended for adults or children who have had severe allergy symptoms after a sting. After the first year of immunotherapy, the treatment is effective at preventing a future allergic reaction for at least 70% of individuals.
It is suggested that people with insect-venom allergies carry a Patient Medical Alert Bracelet or Pendent. Additionally, a small kit containing a syringe of epinephrine (adrenaline) to inject if they begin to develop signs of an anaphylactic reaction.
Because of the reaction nature of Insect Venom ImmunoTherapy,
P.P.D. only offers IgE Insect Venom Screening.
Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics does however, immunize for tested Fire Ant Test Positives in addition to InHalant Allergen ImmunoTherapy.

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