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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!

Why should you lie down after using an epinephrine auto-injector?

Why do doctors advise lying down after using an epinephrine auto-injector, such as Epi-Pen or Twinject?

Anaphylaxis Treatment

Information on how to treat anaphylaxis, including what to expect at the emergency room.

Best Auto-Injector Case - Food Allergy Reader's Choice Awards 2012

Nominate your favorite epinephrine auto-injector (Epi-pen, Twinject, etc) carrying case for the 2012 Food Allergy Reader's Choice Awards.

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