This may sound like a stupid question, but I have to ask.
What reaction does the average bee-keeper experience to a bee sting??

The reason I ask is that I have kept bees for 15+ years and experienced
local sore/swelling/heat/itch in area of sting lasting about 2-3 days.
Last summer I received two stings to the back of my neck after I had passed
under an unseen swarm on my tractor and within 5 minutes had a severe alergic
reaction. I have been going thru the series of immunization shots since that
time.  At this time I experience slight swelling and sorness that lasts about
a day at site of sting.

What is normal reaction for the average person???

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