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As anyone paying attention to the cost of epinephrine over the years knows that the cost has increased. If you are a school, center, or organization looking to get stock epinephrine, the cost can stop you from getting this life-saving medication for your location. Check out these resources to find the best way for you […]
When Damar Hamlin collapsed during an NFL game, the entire country go to see the importance of a practiced cardiac emergency response plan. Athletic trainers had an AED up and running within seconds, allowing Damar to be treated at the hospital. He made a complete recovery and is ready to get back on the field! […]
The Wahoo Cool for School program set out to provide free food allergy testing to a cohort of kids in need of care in the community surrounding UVA. This served to simultaneously provide access to testing to eligible participants while fostering a connection between the food allergy families in the greater Charlottesville area, the food […]
Children in daycare are uniquely vulnerable to allergy emergencies. Kiddos with a diagnosed food allergy cannot yet clearly communicate if they are experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis, and others may not have been diagnosed yet. As such it is extremely important that early childhood professionals working with this population are knowledgeable about how to prevent a […]
When COVID-19 vaccines were first released, and even today, as we work to confront vaccine hesitancy in the US and globally, a commonly listed concern among those resistant to being vaccinated is vaccine reactions. One known vaccine reaction is anaphylaxis. Though anaphylactic reactions to vaccination are extremely rare, every vaccine administration site must be prepared […]
As the incidence of anaphylaxis increases, communities need to know how to recognize and respond to allergy emergencies. Allergists can play an impactful role in allergy preparedness by teaching first responders how they can teach schools about anaphylaxis. One way Code Ana helps prepare communities for anaphylaxis is through its train-the-trainer (TTT) programs. Our inaugural […]
Approximately 20% of children with food allergy have a reaction at school. Prompt recognition and proper response to anaphylaxis are important to saving lives. Educators spend much of the day with children, and children sometimes have their first food allergy reaction at school, so it is critical for educators to be equipped to recognize and […]
While most states have laws permitting stock epinephrine in K-12 schools, before 2022, only one state explicitly had a childcare center specific law permitting stock epinephrine. While some states have non-school entity laws that mention childcare centers or daycare, only Texas had a standalone law. As many young children have their first allergic reactions in […]
More and more children are living with chronic diseases than ever before. As children spend most of their time at school, schools must be prepared for when one of these diseases manifests acutely, whether that is Becky going into anaphylaxis after consuming her allergen or George experiencing a seizure. Before Code Ana works with a […]
The Learn Early Project was initiated by collaborating with Head Start Centers in Connecticut and Louisiana. We were able to identify 17 Head Start programs across five distinct entities. The 12 directors/health care managers completed Allergy Preparedness Questionnaires. These included demographic questions as well as procedural questions regarding food allergy education for staff, management of […]
