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As someone who has an EpiPen®, you've already taken an essential step toward preparing yourself for life-threatening allergic reactions. In situations when every second counts, you need a plan. Let's talk about what you can do to prepare yourself or your child for life-threatening allergic reactions.

Important facts to keep in mind:
  1. Sometimes a second EpiPen® injection is necessary.
    • Up to 35% of people who have a severe reaction may require additional EpiPen® injections to control their reaction until they can get to a hospital1
    • In some cases a second severe reaction can occur within hours of the first. This is known as a biphasic reaction and requires a second dose of epinephrine2

  2. Severe allergic reactions can happen anytime, anywhere.
    • Most life-threatening allergic reactions occur away from home3
    • Most anaphylactic fatalities occur when there is no EpiPen® available4
    • Home, work, school, gym - make sure you have an EpiPen®

  3. Parents, build a support team around your child. And prepare them well.
    • Talk to the adults who interact with your child every day (teachers, camp counselors, day care, babysitters, etc.)
    • Make sure they understand the severity of anaphylaxis
    • Teach them to recognize symptoms and arm them with EpiPen®
    • The Anaphylaxis Action Planner can help you prepare the team with emergency information about your child and an identifying photo
    • Get your Anaphylaxis Action Planner FREE as part of the Center for Anaphylactic Support™
    • Remember, EpiPen® can be there even when you're not

  4. A word about expiration.
    • Keep close track of your EpiPen® expiration date
    • It is clearly marked on the side of your EpiPen®
    • When your EpiPen® expires, replace it immediately
    • The EpiPen® Refill Reminder can help you keep track of expiration dates
    • Get your EpiPen® Refill Reminder FREE as part of the Center for Anaphylactic Support™
Let us help you ensure that you're always prepared. Keep your plan up-to-date by signing up for the Center for Anaphylactic SupportTM. You'll receive FREE:
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References

  1. Korenblatt, et al. A retrospective study of the administration of epinephrine for anaphylaxis indicating need for more than one dose [abstract 234].ACCP. 19
  2. Stark BJ, Sullivan TJ. Biphasic and protracted anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immun 1986; 78:76.
  3. Sampson H, Mendelson L, Rosen J. Fatal and near-fatal anaphylactic reactions to food in children and adolescents. N Engl J Med. 1992;327:380-384.
  4. Bock SA, Munoz-Furlong A, Sampson HA. Fatalities due to anaphylactic reactions to foods. Journal Allergy Clin Immunol. 2001 Jan; 107 (1): 191-3.
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January—September, 2007		 Indication
EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr (0.3 and 0.15 mg epinephrine) Auto-Injectors are indicated for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) for people with a history of an anaphylactic reaction.

Important Safety Information
EpiPen® Auto-Injectors should be used with extreme caution in people who have heart disease. Side effects of EpiPen® Auto-Injectors may include fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, and breathing difficulty. Certain side effects may be increased if EpiPen® Auto-Injectors are used while taking tricyclic antidepressants or MAOIs.

The EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors are designed as emergency supportive therapy only and are not a replacement or substitute for immediate medical or hospital care. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment.

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