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Emergency Treatment

Information about what to do in the event of an anaphylactic emergency.
Medical Alert Bracelets and Food Allergies
Learn why you should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet (like a Medic Alert) if you have severe food allergies.
Create an Allergy Emergency Kit
Here's what to stock, where to store it, and how to use and update a food allergy emergency kit.
EpiPen (epinephrine autoinjector): Patient Monograph
Patient education materials for injected epinephrine, a common treatment for allergic reactions.
Administer Emergency Treatment for a Food Allergy
Do you know how to treat an allergic emergency? Find out how to treat anaphylactic shock. You may save a life!
Anaphylaxis Treatment
Information on how to treat anaphylaxis, including what to expect at the emergency room.
Anaphylaxis
Patient handout on anaphylaxis from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
How to Use EpiPen
A video on how to use the EpiPen, a commonly used rescue medication for anaphylactic shock. From the manufacturers of the EpiPen.
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