Bee allergy is one of the most common allergic diseases in society, attracting attention due to its potentially fatal consequences. According to studies conducted in our country, bee allergy occurs in 2-3% of cases. There are many species of bees worldwide. The most common bees that cause allergies are honeybees, yellow bees, and hornets.

Bee allergy occurs particularly in genetically predisposed individuals who have been stinged multiple times. While it is particularly common in areas where beekeeping is widespread in our country, it can also occur in other people. Bee stings are a common occurrence, especially in picnic areas. For a bee allergy to develop, a person must have been previously stung by a bee and have developed a sensitivity to the sting.

The presence of a bee allergy can be detected through skin tests and blood tests (RAST). Those who have previously been stinged by a bee and experienced a severe reaction should receive a bee allergy vaccine. Such treatments should always be administered by an allergist.

• Do not shop at the market or walk in the garden in the summer.
• Do not eat food or fruit in open spaces, and do not drink fragrant fruit juice or soda.
• Do not have picnics.
• Do not wear perfume, deodorant, or cologne.
• Do not use fragrant soap or shampoo.
• Do not wear brightly colored or floral clothes.
• Do not pick or wear flowers.
• When you go on vacation, check for beehives nearby.
• Do not kill wasps near their hives; the odors released by these wasps attract other wasps.
• Do not walk barefoot. If possible, wear long sleeves and long legs outdoors and choose brown clothing; bees don't like brown.
• If you must garden, wear a hat and gloves.
• Sweating is attractive to all insects; be careful not to sweat in risky areas.
• Wastes are aggressive, while honeybees are calm; however, be careful in warm weather, as both can be aggressive.

People who have previously had a severe bee allergy should always carry an EpiPen. An EpiPen is an injection you can administer to yourself in your upper thigh. It contains epinerphin. Epinephrine is the most important medication used in anaphylactic shock.

Apply a bandage over the sting site and loosen the bandage for 3 minutes every 10 minutes. Apply cold to the sting site. Administer anti-allergic medications. Use adrenaline or an EpiPen if you have one. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

The basis of treatment is to reduce the risk of being stung by a bee. To achieve this, carefully follow the recommendations above. Anti-allergic medications, cortisone, and adrenaline are also used when necessary.

• The most important treatment for bee allergy is vaccination. Although vaccination for bee allergy takes 2-3 years, it is 100% successful.
• First of all, it is best to remove the bee's sting as soon as possible. This should be done by scraping the skin with a blunt-edged object such as a credit card, rather than by grasping and pulling.
• The wound is washed with soap and water.
• Ice application will reduce the allergic reaction. Ice can be applied for up to half an hour, as long as the child allows.
• Baking soda can be applied to the wound.
• Pain relievers or antihistamine-type allergy medications may be helpful, depending on the situation.

The child has been stung multiple times; - Has previously had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting; - If the bee sting is inside the mouth or nose, seek immediate emergency medical attention.