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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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Code Ana knows what you need in your epi certification to be prepared for stock epinephrine

What Does Your Epi Certification Need To Be Prepared For Stock Epinephrine?

Depending on where you live, you may be required to receive training before your school, center, or organization receives stock epinephrine. While there are many different kinds of training out there, you need to make sure you receive training specifically created for stock epinephrine, not just any epinephrine certification. Before attending, requesting, or purchasing a …

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Educating Medical Students For Community Vaccination Support & Anaphylaxis

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 …

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Allergist training first responders to train others for epi training

Train-the-Trainer: Expanding Reach of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Education

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 …

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Louisiana laws are now able to permit stock epi in childcare centers.

How Code Ana Passed Stock Epinephrine Legislation in Louisiana

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 …

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