bee sting allergies

My maternal grandmother was allergic to bee stings (had to have an epi-pen on hand at all times); my mom isn't, and I'm not. Is there any chance of my kids being allergic too?

 

im not sure but i would ask my ped about it. it may be possible

 

It's a good question Holly!! I wonder if the HI ladies might be able to help with this.

I was thinking that recently. "You never know if they'll be allergic till they get their first bee sting!" That's a little scary!

 

Holly, I can ask my allergist what her thought are when I go in again next week. You just missed me today, I worked there this evening and just got home!

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It's a good question Holly!! I wonder if the HI ladies might be able to help with this.

I was thinking that recently. "You never know if they'll be allergic till they get their first bee sting!" That's a little scary!


Luckily, the first reaction shouldn't be an anaphylactic reaction. The body has to be sensitized to the allergen first. They may just experience a larger than normal reaction.

 

Thanks for offering to ask the allergist, Angela! And Diane, I hadn't thought of posting in HI...feel free to move if appropriate.