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Emergency Treatment

Information about what to do in the event of an anaphylactic emergency.

How to Use EpiPen and Twinject Epinephrine Autoinjectors

User-friendly instructions for common epinephrine autoinjectors EpiPen and Twinject.

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.

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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