My 10mo old son was stung by a bumblebee last week. I took him to the ER about 3hrs after the fact on the advice of Poison Control after he developed a widespread rash and vomited. He broke out in hives at the hospital. He was given benedryl and an oral steroid. I gave him benedryl twice more the next day per the doctor's orders as he was still a bit rashy.We saw his pediatrician and she prescribed him an EpiPen, well Auvi-Q, an alternative epinephrine autoinjector. We will be getting that shipped this week.In the meantime I am carrying children's benedryl just in case and advised to head to the ER if he's stung again.I guess I'm wondering how big of a deal is this, how much is this going to impact his life, and what kind of strategies should I have to make sure he always has the Auvi-Q? I'm pretty forgetful. The doc said the medicine can't be kept in the car. Should we have multiple doses laying around? And my kids play outside 24/7. I instituted a shoes on rule while they're outside (a day late and a dollar short) but what else should I be thinking? Can we go for long hikes with him? backpacking without cell service? We are a very outdoorsy family. I'm worried for my little guy but I don't want to lock him indoors forever either. We've been going to the park every night and I've already forgotten the benedryl. My current MO is to pick him up and run when I see a bee. I can't tell if I'm under or overreacting here. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2LvHGuq
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