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Tag: stock epinephrine
Sydney Meegan’s Family Sues College Over Her Allergy Death
The parents of college freshman Sydney Meegan are suing Colorado State University over her death from anaphylaxis. They allege that… Read more »
College Epi Law Honors Student Who Died in Allergy Tragedy
Sydney Meegan was a dynamo. A competitive swimmer from a young age, she liked to say, “I swim like lightning,”… Read more »
Back-to-School with Food Allergies: 8 Tools for Success
Back-to-school season is a big deal in every student’s life. But when a child has food allergies, a parent must… Read more »
FAQs About the 2018 Epinephrine Shortages
What should I do if I can’t refill a child’s (or my own) epinephrine prescription at the pharmacy? Dr. Robert… Read more »
As Survey Finds Majority Struggling to Find EpiPens, Rival Auvi-Q Gains
Updated Aug. 21, 2018: An online survey of epinephrine auto-injector access, conducted by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE),… Read more »
Are Schools Ready for Severe Allergic Reactions? Study Sees Key Gaps
A majority of school nurses report being trained to handle severe food allergy reactions, and most have stock (or unassigned)… Read more »
Stock Epi Use Rises Sharply at New York City Schools
The number of reactions requiring stock epinephrine tripled over 5 years.
Stock Epi Used in 38% of Anaphylactic Reactions in U.S. Schools
Expanded survey looked at more than 6,500 elementary, middle and high schools.
New Jersey Expands Access to Stock Epi With New Law
New legislation provides for training with epinephrine auto-injectors and liability protection.