One problem in not getting stung and keeping bees is you are setting
yourself up for possibly more problems than you would ever have in being
stung from time to time.

Beekeeper's families are more prone to allergic reactions if the
beekeeper changes his beekeeping apparel in the house. If a beekeeper
tries to avoid all stings, they are possibly setting themselves up for
the same reaction. I stress the "possibly" since it is not a given that
it will happen. Just that it is much more probable.

I know a  beekeeper who has a stronger reaction to stings than most. He
has found that if he captures bees before the season and goes through
several stings, during the season his reaction is what most of us
experience.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, ME