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References used for this fact sheet
- Bites and stings – wasps [online], Victorian Poisons Information Centre, Austin Hospital, Melbourne. More information here.
- European wasps – first aid [online], Museum Victoria. More information here.
- Bee, wasp and ant stings [online], Australian Resuscitation Council. Visit the Australian Resuscitation Council website for more information.
- Anaphylaxis [online], Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, State Government of Victoria, Australia. More information here.
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