North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding

North Carolina health officials began distributing Benadryl and EpiPens in October 2024 after flooding from Hurricane Helene disrupted underground nests, causing yellow jackets and bees to swarm in western parts of the state.

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NBC NewsLean Left· 725d ago

Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens

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CBS NewsCenter· 725d ago

Helene disrupts yellow jacket, bee nests in North Carolina, prompting massive Benadryl, EpiPen requests

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North Carolina distributes medication as yellow jackets swarm after Helene

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North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding

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North Carolina distributing Benadryl, EpiPens as yellowjackets swarm from Helene flooding

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North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding