Effects of Heat and Cold on Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
It's that time of year again! Camp, beach time, days at the pool... Does weather change how you carry ...
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FDA Issues New EpiPen Warning – November 2018
Before you head out of town for Thanksgiving, please be sure to check your EpiPens! A new advisory issued ...
Carrying Epinephrine: Stunning Stats and Easy Solutions
We all know that the best treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, is an immediate dose of epinephrine. ...
FDA Approves First Generic EpiPen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the first generic EpiPen to be made by Teva Pharmaceuticals. ...
EpiPen Shortage: What You Need to Know Now
You've likely heard that there's a shortage on EpiPens through the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. What ...
Food Allergy Policies at School – Considerations and Perspective
As the school year beings for some and approaches for others, now is an excellent time to reflect on ...
#MinutesMatter: Be Prepared for Severe Allergic Reactions
I hope that no one finds themselves in the situation of experiencing a severe allergic reaction. But it pays to be ...
Prep Your Meds for School: Refill Options
Do you know your options when it comes to epinephrine auto-injectors? Now that it's time to refill your prescriptions in ...
Food Allergy Retrospective: How Far Have We Come?
When the term "food allergies" was first mentioned in our lives in 2005, my son was only a few months ...
The Fire Drill – 5 Key Lessons from an Intensely Scary Night
I had been home from the restaurant only ten minutes with my preschooler almost tucked into bed when I got ...