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To: metmom

The sad thing is each time you are stung, the reaction can be worse. Seems like your body should gradually become immune to the stings.

But,.....


49 posted on 04/03/2009 11:59:38 AM PDT by WHATNEXT? ((FREEDOM))
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To: WHATNEXT?

That’s the theory behind allergy shots but in the case of insect venom, apparently it’s a lot trickier. Allergists won’t even test for bee sting allergies because the test itself can provoke a new allergy where one didn’t exist before.


52 posted on 04/03/2009 12:15:32 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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