Emergency On-the-Go Pack
Like many of you, we carry two EpiPens wherever we go, just in case. Upon buying my sixteenth spur-of-the-moment bottle of Children’s Benadryl, I also began carrying that with us all the time. After...
View ArticleFamiliarize or Refamiliarize Yourself With How to Use an EpiPen
Those of us who have a child at risk – or are ourselves at risk – of anaphylaxis because of an allergy are already familiar with EpiPens. Most of us were prescribed the EpiPens and given a cursory...
View ArticleHelpful Smartphone Apps I Hope You Never Have to Use
I just read about a few new smartphone apps that are worth it for every parent to download. Those of us with food allergic children simply have an extra reason. - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - –...
View ArticleGo Out for Date Night! Babysitters for Allergic Kids 101
Did Valentine’s Day remind you of how much you enjoy adult time out of the house?! It did for me! Sharing alone time with my husband is so important to us. Being able to carry a small purse (rather...
View ArticleEmpowering Elementary Schoolers
I go into my son’s class every year to discuss food allergies. By educating the kids who do not have food allergies themselves, we enlist their help and heighten their compassion for their friends....
View ArticleBook Review: The Peanut-Free Cafe
Hey, bookies! I just read The Peanut-Free Cafe by Gloria Koster. It’s a story about a new student at the Nutley School, where everyone enjoys PB&J at lunch, forcing the peanut-allergic new...
View ArticleEpinephrine: How Do You Carry It?
As parents of kids with food allergies, we are all familiar with EpiPens, spring-loaded epinephrine injectors used in cases of anaphylaxis. While sometimes considered bulky, they are currently the...
View ArticleAs You Head Out For the Beach…
…or the pool, park or zoo…Don’t forget to bring your epinephrine. But, it’s important to note that epinephrine needs to be stored at room temperature (at around 77 degrees F). Therefore, consider...
View ArticleStock Up on Epinephrine for School: No Co-Pays Until December 2013
Yes, we STILL have nearly a month left before school begins. Don’t worry! But if you’re even thinking about preparing for the upcoming school year, be sure to include epinephrine on your To-Do List....
View ArticleSpring Cleaning: How to Properly Dispose of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I’m deep into spring cleaning (yes, right before the onset of summer) and have a stockpile of expired EpiPens and Auvi-Qs to get rid of. But what should you do with them? 1. Keep the...
View ArticleFood Allergy Awareness Week: What You Can Do to Educate Others
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Check out my latest post over at ContentChecked for simple, easy things you can do to participate in Food Allergy Awareness Week/Month! What YOU Can Do to Education Others...
View ArticleYour Growing Child: How to Carry Epinephrine
As a parent of a food allergic child, you are the person responsible for carrying your son/daughter’s epinephrine and other rescue medication. As your child ages, however, he will not only go on play...
View ArticleThe Fire Drill – 5 Key Lessons from an Intensely Scary Night
I had been home from the restaurant only ten minutes with my preschooler almost tucked into bed when I got the call. “Miles isn’t feeling well. He’s nauseous and is having terrible asthma. We’re...
View ArticleFood Allergy Retrospective: How Far Have We Come?
When the term “food allergies” was first mentioned in our lives in 2005, my son was only a few months old. Already suffering from severe, body-encompassing eczema and a family history of food...
View ArticlePrep Your Meds for School: Refill Options
Time to get your emergency medications ready for school. Don’t worry: there’s still lots of summer fun to be had! But to maximize summer fun over back-to-school frenzy, there are a few things you...
View Article#MinutesMatter: Be Prepared for Severe Allergic Reactions
I hope that no one finds themselves in the situation of experiencing a severe allergic reaction. But it pays to be prepared. Studies have shown that delayed use of epinephrine is the leading cause...
View ArticleFood Allergy Policies at School – Considerations and Perspective
As the school year beings for some and approaches for others, now is an excellent time to reflect on the food allergy policies and procedures at your school. As research and information about best...
View ArticleEpiPen Shortage: What You Need to Know Now
You’ve likely heard that there’s a shortage on EpiPens through the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. What began as spot shortages throughout Australia and North America has...
View ArticleFDA Approves First Generic EpiPen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the first generic EpiPen to be made by Teva Pharmaceuticals. There are currently several brands of epinephrine auto-injectors...
View ArticleCarrying Epinephrine: Stunning Stats and Easy Solutions
We all know that the best treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, is an immediate dose of epinephrine. So, why then do patients not carry it? Some patients do not...
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