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Medicines bee venomQuestion & answer

bee venom · Medicine question

Why must injections be given in a specialist clinic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

They can trigger a systemic allergic reaction, so trained staff, observation and immediate anaphylaxis treatment must be available.

Sources for this answer

Alutard Bee Venom Maintenanceemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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