What should you do first if someone shows signs of anaphylactic shock after a bee sting?

Get emergency medical help right away.

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  1. Have them run to burn off the reaction
  2. Get emergency medical help right away ✔
  3. Wait an hour to see if it passes

Why: Anaphylactic shock is life threatening, so getting emergency help fast is the safe response.

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Answer: Get emergency medical help right away. Anaphylactic shock is life threatening, so getting emergency help fast is the safe response.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    Discuss the prevention of and treatment for health concerns that could occur while working with ants and bees, including insect bites and anaphylactic shock.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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