Not so. I know of several beekeeper children (my daughter being one)who had
severe reactions(one almost died). After going through the desensitizing they can
be stung without problems. I've worked with the boy who almost died, and he's
quite a good beekeeper now. We were both well stung up, with no problem. See your
allergy expert, and don't forget to get your weekly venom once desensitized.

John Mitchell wrote:

>   Is there a life for you in beekeeping after "a big systemic reaction"? Is
> your newfound sensitivity something that can be treated or resolved, or in
> some way "cured"?
>     I've not heard anyone say this, but it has been strongly implied that
> getting a big systemic reaction in beekeeping is equivalent to a football
> player ripping his knee ligament to pieces — Your career is over.
>
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