Insects, Ticks and Related Allergies

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• Reactions to stinging insects (bees, wasps, or Jack Jumper Ants) and biting insects (e.g. mosquitoes)
• Ticks and mammalian meat allergy
• Signs of anaphylaxis to venom and management
• Taking precautions to avoid bites and stings
• Venom immunotherapy (also known as desensitisation)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the clinical features of insect and tick-related allergic reactions.
• Differentiate between a common local reaction, a large local reaction and a life-threatening reaction or anaphylaxis.
• Identify appropriate investigations, management and treatment options.
• Counsel patients on prevention strategies.

About the presenter:

Dr Paulina Alhucema is a dual-trained Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist and General Paediatrician based in Melbourne. Paulina works for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Epworth Healthcare, plus assists with the Victorian Virtual Specialists Clinics (VVSC) in the field of allergy.

After completing her General Paediatrician training, Paulina worked in Melbourne and rural locations for 7 years. She then returned to RCH for more training and to pursue her passion to become an Allergist & Immunologist. Paulina has led the development of the RCH Clinical Practice Guidelines for IgE and Non-IgE food allergies, has supported the updates in the anaphylaxis guideline, plus many other protocols and guidelines.