It would be disturbing to have the head of Johns Hopkins Allergy clinic
   confirm that allergies to bee stings could not be tested for. We've seen
   lots of posts that indicate many people are depending on such tests.
   I'll stay open for more details.
 
   The useless therapy of years ago? The use of "whole bee extract"  at
   that time, is a reasonable explanation. Today's therapy using straight
   bee venom, even though it may use the same superficial procedure, is
   different enough that it need not be considered the same, and seems
   clearly effective in many cases.
 
 
   Kerry Clark, Apiculture Specialist
   B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
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