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A deadly allergic reaction can occur within minutes after a sting.2 If you notice any difficulty breathing or other serious symptoms, call 911.
Today
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Allergic reactions can be delayed up to 12+ hours. Watch for symptoms such as runny nose and vomiting that may indicate an allergy.
Tomorrow
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Reflect on the incident. If the symptoms were anything more than slight swelling, consider calling a medical professional to discuss Venom Immunotherapy.
Next Time
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Discover the risk of an allergic reaction in a doctor's office instead of during your next sting.
What Is Venom Immunothepary?
VIT is a series of injections that introduces minute amounts of venom into your body. The amount is gradually increased over time to help your immune system build a tolerance to the venom proteins. This process is continued until your body has enough immunity to tolerate a bee or wasp sting.3
Reactive or Proactive Treatment For Bee and Wasp Allergies?
The Choice Is Yours
VIT is proactive treatment that prevents a life threatening emergency before it happens. An EAI is the first step of emergency treatment after an allergic reaction occurs.
EAI
Epinephrine Auto-Injector
VIT
Venom Immunotherapy
Reactive
It does not prevent an emergency; it's simply the first step of emergency treatment.
Proactive
Shown to be 98% effective at eliminating a systemic reaction following an insect sting.4
Self-Administered
Epinephrine is often self-administered in a crisis situation and can be difficult to administer correctly.5
Professional
Venom Immunotherapy is administered by a licensed health care professional in a clinical setting.
Dependent
Remembering to carry epinephrine every day can be inconvenient, meaning it may not be available when it's needed most.
Prepared
With VIT, your protection is always with you meaning you are prepared and protected, wherever you are.
Worry
Relying on a reactive approach can mean constant fear and worry.
Free From Fear
Venom Immunotherapy reduces fear and improves patient quality of life.4,6
Live Life To The Fullest
Allergist Info
Offering venom immunotherapy (VIT) in your clinic can change lives!
With an impressive efficacy rating of up to 98%4, VIT significantly reduces the risk of systemic reactions, making it possible for patients to once again enjoy being outdoors.
Our Venom Extraction Process
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Collection
Through a nationwide network of collectors, we gather thousands of pounds of wasps and vespids annually. Additionally, we sustainably breed honeybees, meticulously selecting up to 14 different species.
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Vespid Dissection
With precision and care, venom sacs, the size of a pinhead, are manually extracted in our facility, taking 520 staff-hours for a single batch of raw material.
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Processing
Significant investments in venom-related equipment ensure the consistent supply of high-quality venom extracts.
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Filling
Our dual lyophilizer and filler setup ensures an uninterrupted supply of venom extracts to the market.
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Finishing
Each batch undergoes rigorous manual inspection, labeling, and packaging before release, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
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Release
Each batch must pass a minimum of 15 separate quality checks before it is released for shipment.
Venom Extract Options
Our Collection
BeeAware Allergy:
Empowering Patients, Supporting Physicians
Patient Education Campaign:
BeeAware Allergy educates patients and physicians alike on bee sting allergies and the benefits of venom immunotherapy, ensuring access to effective treatment and resources.
Allergist Locator:
Our user-friendly directory connects patients with local allergists specializing in venom immunotherapy, facilitating convenient access to essential care.
Find a ProviderCommunity Support:
Through personal stories and shared experiences, BeeAware fosters a supportive community for individuals with bee sting allergies, promoting collaboration between patients and healthcare providers.
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References:
National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (2014), Canadian Institute for Health Information. Anaphylaxis and Allergy in the Emergency Department.
Posner, Camargo. (2017). Update on the usage and safety of epinephrine autoinjectors. Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety.
Throughout this program the term “bees and wasps” is used as a generalized description of stinging insects. The complete list of VIT insects includes honey bee, wasp, white-faced hornet, yellow hornet, and yellow jacket.
Golden. (2007, May). Insect Sting Anaphylaxis. Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, 27(2), 261-272.
Boyle. (n.d.). Epinephrine Auto Injector Use One Year after Training: A Randomized Controlled Comparison of Two Different Devices. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 135(2), Abstracts AB 209.
Ludman, Boyle. (2015). Stinging insect allergy: current perspectives on venom immunotherapy. Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 8, 75-86.