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Honeybees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants are stinging insects that live in the United States. The venom in the sting can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
You are at risk for an allergic reaction to insect stings if: • You had an allergic reaction to insect stings before. In fact, it is most likely that your next insect sting by the same type of bug will produce a more severe allergic reaction than the last one. • You are a male under the age of 20. Males in this age range most frequently experience severe allergic reactions to stinging insects.
Although rare, it is possible for a severe allergic reaction to cause death. If you or someone near you is experiencing a significant reaction to an insect sting, call 911.
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