Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has led to increased stinging incidents, overwhelming the demand for epinephrine injections and medicinal aid in North Carolina.
"With every disaster, we get requests for EpiPens but this one is definitely an outlier," stated Alycia Clark, highlighting the sheer volume of sting-related emergencies seen.
The North Carolina health department is enabling emergency refills and seeking donations of allergy medications to support increased demand following the storm.
Severe allergic reactions to insect stings can lead to anaphylaxis, making immediate administration of epinephrine crucial and highlighting the importance of access to treatments.
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