I'm allergic to bees, does that mean I'm allergic to all types?!
Question:
I'm allergic to bees, does that mean I'm allergic to all types?
I was stung by a wasp a few years ago and I had an allergic reaction. Now I have to use an Epipen if I'm stung again. If I'm allergic to wasps, does it mean I'm allergic to yellow jackets, hornet, ect.?
Answers:
Yes, you are allergic to all types. Your reaction is not to the the bee, instead, your reaction is to the venom, which is the same venom carried by a bee, wasp or yellow jacket. (It is called apitoxin poisoning.)