“How to help son with bee allergy?”

The only sure way to protect your son is to see an allergist and once your son’s bee sting allergy is confirmed by history and perhaps supportive lab test, or skin testing, the only certain intervention is desensitization with allergy shots to bee sting. I don’t think you can count on insect repellents to protect your child. Antihistamines by mouth after a sting are not certain to prevent shock. Desensitization is the only way that I am aware of to protect against shock and fatalities from bee sting. The other protective measure even with desensitization is to have ready access to epinephrine (Adrenalin) for administration after a bee sting at the earliest suggestion of a reaction. The EpiPen is available for under and over 30 lbs children. There is a portable form of Adrenalin again available called the Audi-Q auto injector which is about the size of a cigarette lighter and can be easily carried in a pant pocket or purse. Good luck with your search to protect your son.

Dr. T

You should carry an EPI PEN with you, or make sure your son has one with him in case he is stung. There is not a lot to do to prevent the sting, other than stay out of bee infested areas. If he is stung and has a reaction, including hives, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing, he should receive the EPI PEN injection and go to the nearest ER for further care.

He should have an epipen he carries on him and knows how to use it if he gets stung. Avoid flower beds and the garden where bees are likely to be.