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Tag: stock epinephrine
Neffy Launches Free Epi Nasal Sprayer Program for U.S. Schools
U.S. schools may be able to receive neffy epinephrine nasal sprayers at no cost for use in allergy emergencies. ARS… Read more »
20-Year-Old Dies of Peanut Allergy – That He Didn’t Know He Had
There has been another food allergy tragedy. This time, neither the 20-year-old Wisconsin man nor his family even knew that… Read more »
New School Food Allergy Guidance Hailed as ‘Clear, Actionable’
New U.S. school guidance has been unveiled to help teachers and school staff provide a safe, inclusive environment for students… Read more »
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 »
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.