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Animal & Insect Allergies Center

An estimated 70 percent of Americans live with animals in their homes. Some of these people experience allergic reactions as the result of an animal allergy. Insect stings and bites are a nuisance for most people, but they are more serious for those with allergies to insect saliva or venom, which can trigger a rare life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock.

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