More Than 100 Elementary School Students Stung by Wasps in British Columbia

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia - Chaos at Dufferin Elementary School today as 135 students were stung by wasps during the annual Terry Fox Run. The incident occurred just before lunch on the hillside behind the school, says Principal Colleen Topolovec. The school called in some medical personnel to help out. Thankfully, she says none of the students appeared to suffer a life-threatening reaction. Read more at cfjctoday.com   Editor's Take: Although this occured in Canada, something like this could easily happen in any of our communities. And with parents having trouble getting (or affording) Epi-pens, EMS and other first responders may need to carry extra.     Bystander Epinephrine in Community Anaphylaxis Critical Updates in Assessment & Management of Anaphylaxis Treat Anaphylactic Incidents Before it’s Too Late
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