[pct-l] bear allergies and other interesting facts

[Sarah]

Note that an allergy is an immune response; you have to be exposed to an 
allergen to develop antigens.  So the first bear you pet won't cause an 
allergic response.  Now the risk factors are getting complicated to track!

> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 14:07:09 -0800
> From: "Steve Courtway" <scourtway at bpa-arch.com>
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> Still another variable to consider; Folks can be allergic to bees, but is 
> anybody allergic to bears ?
>
> Hmmmmmm............I suppose if you're petting one and sensitive to bear 
> dander it could be a factor.
>
> s.c.