Benadryl, Hurricane Helene and EpiPen
Hurricane Helene flooding in NC stirs yellow jacket swarms, prompting distribution of Benadryl and EpiPens
Swarms of stinging insects in North Carolina are swarming those trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, prompting the distribution of Benadryl and epinephrine injections.
North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to recover from the storm.
NC distributes Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to recover from the storm.
Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.
Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene's Aftermath
While most people are not allergic to stings from bees and other insects, some can have a severe allergic reaction that can lead to anaphylaxis that can cause difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue and throat,
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North Carolina distributes EpiPens and Benadryl as stinging insects swarm after Helene
It’s caused such a surge in requests for medication to protect people allergic to stings that the the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is buying Benadryl and epinephrine ...
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As Yellow Jackets Buzz After Helene, NC Health Officials Send Allergy Meds
Benadryl and EpiPens are being supplied to counter the sting after floodwaters and fallen trees displaced colonies of the nesting insect. Meanwhile, as the search for victims of the storm enters its ...
There's good news and bad news about yellow jackets in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene
Here's how damage from Helene is causing an increase in activity among yellow jackets, mosquitos and other pest insects in ...