Anaphylaxis can happen anywhere and at any time if there is exposure to an allergen. While families, schools, childcare centers, and other locations have epinephrine on hand, understanding what is happening to someone during a severe allergic reaction and how it can become dangerous is important for quick recognition. What starts a reaction? An allergic …
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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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. …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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