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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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 …
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 …
Find Low-Cost or Free Epinephrine
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 …
Who Should Be Trained To Use Epinephrine?
For every child that is diagnosed with an allergy, there is a team of adults making sure that they are safe and healthy. While everyone should know about the allergy, who should learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector through anaphylaxis training? Parents As the main caregivers, it is essential that parents know how to …
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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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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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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