Food Allergy • Code Ana

Naloxone, Narcan, Albuterol, Epinephrine, and Glucagon are now available for Louisiana entities and schools

Louisiana Opens Up Emergency Medication Access with New Legislation

With legislators only in session for certain months of the year, change can come slowly. Unfortunately, some things in society may change faster than laws can keep up. In Louisiana, where Code Ana is based, legislation has been slow to keep up with the current medical emergency preparedness opportunities that communities need. In Louisiana, these […]

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Understanding Stock Epinephrine

While many prescribers, families, schools, and communities are aware of allergies, anaphylaxis, and that epinephrine is needed to keep those with diagnosed allergies safe, many do not know about stock epinephrine. What is stock epinephrine? Stock epinephrine is epinephrine prescribed to an entity, be a school, childcare center, restaurant, or any other entity that is […]

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Allergy Education for Schools & Educators

Whether schools have stock epinephrine or not, school staff should be educated on allergy, anaphylaxis, and epinephrine. How intensive that education is and what all is included can differ depending on your role at the school and your state. Check out some of Code Ana’s education for schools! EpiReady This program is a one-stop shop […]

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What should an anaphylaxis emergency response look like?

While you can try to prevent emergencies, there is no way to prevent them completely – even when it comes to anaphylaxis. If your school staff has been trained and has created your medical emergency response plan, what should it look like when an epinephrine auto-injector is used on your campus? Once the child is […]

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FDA Rejects Neffy: The Nasal Epinephrine Spray

Ready to ditch the needle for epinephrine? Unfortunately, neffy isn’t approved just yet!

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Do you know how to tell the difference between asthma and anaphylaxis. Code Ana knows!

Is it anaphylaxis or is it asthma?

Learn some quick ways to differentiate between anaphylaxis and asthma. Get trained to learn more!

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Prepare for anaphylaxis on any field trip or extracurricular activity with Code Ana

Prepare for Anaphylaxis On The Go

Field trips and extracurricular activities provide valuable learning experiences and opportunities for students to explore the world beyond the classroom. However, for students with allergies, these outings can present unique challenges and potential risks. As educators and caregivers, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and inclusion of all students, including those with allergies. […]

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Check out who helps Code Ana with food allergy education, sudden cardiac arrest education, and school safety

Code Ana’s Partners and Supporters

Code Ana does a lot but it doesn’t do everything alone! Below are some of our partners and supporters that we work with frequently. This list is ever-growing so make sure to check out our resources page and for the most up-to-date information. Allison Rose Foundation Based in Ohio, this non-profit provides food allergy education […]

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A babysitter plays with a child with food allergy that was trained by Code Ana

How To Prepare A Babysitter For Food Allergy

Having a child with allergy is stressful and ensuring their safety when you are not there can feel impossible. However, Code Ana is here to help! We routinely prepare schools to respond to and recognize anaphylaxis but what about part-time caregivers like babysitters or even family members? What do they need to know? Babysitters are […]

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Cross-contact is something that can endanger those with food allergy, get educated from Code Ana

What Is Cross Contact?

Have you ever read a food label that said “may contain” or “processed with” before you saw allergens listed? Companies that make food are required to put those notes on there but do you know why? The answer is cross-contact, also called cross-contamination. What is cross-contact? Cross-contact is when allergens are transferred from an unsafe […]

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