Emergency auto-injectors were used in more than 900 cases of anaphylaxis in U.S. schools last academic year.
Tag: Epipen
Half of Adults Not Using Epinephrine in Reactions, Study Finds
Three-year study shows that prompt epinephrine use can prevent the need for subsequent doses at the hospital.
Disney to Place ‘Stock’ Auto-Injectors at Its Parks and on Cruises
EpiPens will be placed at Disney parks, resorts and cruises for emergency use.
Utah Boy Dies from Anaphylaxis
An 11-year-old boy becomes the fourth young person to die of food anaphylaxis in the past 2 months.
Tragic Spring: 3 Food Allergy-Related Deaths
We’re saddened to report that three young people have died from anaphylactic reactions in the past two months.
Roundup: AAAAI 2013 Coverage
A list of some of the most fascinating findings from this year’s meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Prison Allergy Death Sparks Investigation
Update January 2013: Many Allergic Living readers expressed concern about the death in prison of Michael Saffioti, a Washington State… Read more »
What Happened to Amarria: Time to End Food Allergy Tragedies
Amarria was the wakeup call: epinephrine has to be there to save lives.