Bee stings can causeanaphylaxis, alife-threatening allergic reaction.
But most stings are not severe and can be treated at home.
If there’s a small black filament sticking out of the center, that’s the stinger.
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An allergic reaction to insect stings can take longer to clear upin some cases, up to 10 days.
You may also get stung and not show any signs ofanaphylaxisright away.
Keep checking yourself, or the person who was stung, for the next couple of hours.
Call 911 if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, such as the ones below.
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