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Medicines wasp venomQuestion & answer

wasp venom · Medicine question

Why is it given in a specialist clinic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The injection can cause a systemic allergic reaction, so trained staff, observation and immediate resuscitation treatment are required.

Sources for this answer

Alutard Wasp Venom Initialemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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