I have a beek backpack I keep stuffed with stuff I might need in the field or on removals. It contains two epi-pens prescribed prophylactically by my doctor. I also carry a small bottle of liquid Benadryl (I think it's for children) and a pill bottle of other stuff I might need like Ibuprofen, Naproxen, my allergy meds (Allegra), aspirin. I also have a spare flashlight, some bandaids, a change of clothes, some water, and a knife in there.
I have never had a serious reaction and I hope I never do, but having this kit (especially the epi-pens) gives me at least some peace of mind that if I'm in the middle of a field somewhere and have a reaction, I at least have a chance of making it to a hospital. Anyone with me in my bee yard gets a tour of my pack (especially the epi-pens) and a lesson on how and when to use them.
As I mentioned, I also do removals. The homeowner also gets an epi-pen lesson along with an explanation of why I have them (just in case!) - which they have without fail appreciated.
Talk to your doctor and get a prescription for a pair (they come in a two-pack). The biggest pain of having them is that they expire within a year, so you have to buy them annually.
HTH
-Pete
I have never had a serious reaction and I hope I never do, but having this kit (especially the epi-pens) gives me at least some peace of mind that if I'm in the middle of a field somewhere and have a reaction, I at least have a chance of making it to a hospital. Anyone with me in my bee yard gets a tour of my pack (especially the epi-pens) and a lesson on how and when to use them.
As I mentioned, I also do removals. The homeowner also gets an epi-pen lesson along with an explanation of why I have them (just in case!) - which they have without fail appreciated.
Talk to your doctor and get a prescription for a pair (they come in a two-pack). The biggest pain of having them is that they expire within a year, so you have to buy them annually.
HTH
-Pete