The First Bee Sting a Person Experiences is Not Likely

Question

The first bee sting a person experiences is not likely to generate an allergic reaction.

Accepted Answer

Generally, the first bee sting a person experiences is not likely to generate an allergic reaction because the immune system has not yet developed an allergy to the venom. However, there are always exceptions and some people may have a severe allergic reaction to their first bee sting.