Abstract
I am convinced that lives now needlessly lost due to severe systemic reactions to insect stings could be saved. How? By a greater awareness of the possibility of such fatal reactions plus knowledge of the existence of an insect sting kit. The kit is an emergency first aid measure to prevent anaphylaxis. Because of my convictions, I am presently collecting and correlating data on the incidence of such fatalities.
I am especially interested in time lapse between sting and death, although information concerning the following would be helpful:
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