Susan asked for any information on bee sting allergy shots. While thankfully
I don't have any personal experience, perhaps this info would help. Recently
our Provincial Apiarist, Doug McRory sent an email around asking for names
of Doctors who do allergy treatments, with the intent to compile a list. She
and anyone out there who may have helpful info should contact him . His
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From: "Susan Jordan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 8:08 AM
Subject: [BEE-L] Allergies and Canadian Beekeepers


> Hi,
> I have read up on the archives about allergies and have just a couple of
> questions.
> I have kept bees for almost 10 years, and this past september I had what
> the CHC webpage calls a dangerous reaction that left me in the emergency
> room. Natually I don't want to give up the bees and I would get allergy
> shots. I was just wondering how effective they are, past experiences, and
> for those Canadian beekeepers, the cost of the shots, as I don't have a
> health plan that would cover them. I now carry an epi pen (which i was
> shocked to find out they cost over $100 cdn) and I try even harder not to
> get stung. I haven't been stung since, and wondered if this was a one time
> thing or is now going to be 'normal' for me. Any advice would be great.
> Susan
> Ontario, Canada
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