For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage in Canada, see Allergic Living’s article here. Canada’s health regulator is advising… Read more »
Tag: epinephrine auto-injector
FDA Approves Epinephrine Auto-Injector Designed for Babies, Small Kids
The FDA has approved the first-ever epinephrine auto-injector designed for infants and small children who weigh between 16.5 to 33… Read more »
FDA Accuses EpiPen’s Maker of Ignoring “Hundreds of Complaints”
Agency warns Pfizer division to correct “significant violations” of good manufacturing practice in relation to devices that failed to activate.
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.
Boy Who Died From Asthma or Allergies at School Was Not Given Epi, Had Expired Inhaler
A 10-year-old Ontario boy with asthma and food allergies, who died after collapsing in his school’s office, was without proper… Read more »
Needle Length of Auto-Injectors May Need Review for Infants and Toddlers, Study Finds
Epinephrine auto-injectors remain first line of defense for anaphylaxis, and technique can be adjusted to compensate.
Parents Say MDs Often Not Providing Enough Epinephrine Guidance: Study
Parents of kids with food allergies say they aren’t being taught how and when to use epinephrine.
Law Allows Texas Pharmacists to Give Epinephrine for Allergic Reactions
Novel legislation helpful since pharmacy likely closest in an emergency.
Severe Allergic Reaction at Playgroup: Allergy Dad’s Wake-Up Call
A father shares the story of his 3-year-old son’s terrifying severe allergic reaction, and why it changed everything.