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@anaphylaxiscampaign
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The most interesting buzz and bestNew Gluten-Free Cheerios Recalled Because They Contain Gluten links
Transitioning a teen to responsibility for their own allergies needs to be managed the same way you transition to autonomy in other areas: by degrees, with lots of openness and dialogue
Dear Friends & Family Of An Allergy Parent, take a walk in the shoes of an allergy parent, send this letter to your friends & family to help them understand
Do you have an allergy nurse? Do you even have a specialist allergy consultant? I know many of us adults with life threatening allergies don't. I myself have never managed to get that referral to a...
When my peanut allergic son was 5, he suddenly blurted out "Mom, don't worry about me, if I eat a nut by mistake and it kills me, I can just hit the re-do button and get another life, like in the video game." I became really scared that his child-like innocence prevented him from understanding the potential adverse ramifications of his own food allergy.
Popular budget supermarket Aldi has withdrawn a number of products from sale over a potential nut hazard.
Read more here
Most nutritionists recommend having a light snack before working out, but one teen in Canada has to be very careful about what she eats before she goes on a run.
Our next corporate conference is in just over two weeks and will provide a vast amount of new and updated information on how to keep allergic customers safe. Free for our corporate members, why not attend and help your business avoid a crisis. Book now http://bit.ly/1OSUsPh
1. Fist: Make a fist around the epi-pen, don’t place your thumb/fingers over either end
2. Flick the blue cap off
3. Fire. Press down into the outer thigh (the big muscle in there), hold for 10 seconds before removing (the orange cap will cover the needle). Bare skin is best but the epi-pen will go through clothing. Avoid pockets and seams.
- Ring an ambulance even if everything seems to be fine!
Oh my god. So as someone who has to carry an epipen EVERYWHERE I am so happy to see that there’s an info post about them. Like in the extreme case that I can’t inject myself, somebody else would have to do it, but nobody knows how to do it! Thank you, this may just save my life some day.
Don’t be wimpy about it, either. I know friends who are like, “but idk if I could stab you with a needle!” Please stab me with the needle, don’t be hesitant about it.
In my case (I can’t speak for all allergies), an epi buys me 20 minutes of breathing to get to the hospital. It is not a magic bullet, it’s a few critical minutes to help get me where I need to go.
For those who don’t know, people with serious food allergies carry epinephrine which is an adrenaline shot just in case they have anaphylaxis, which is a life threatening allergic attack. This shot is life-saving and must be administered to someone who is having an anaphylactic attack as SOON AS POSSIBLE, because an extra waited minute could mean their life.
It doesn’t hurt much at all to use this needle. The first time I used mine, I didn’t even feel it. But be sure to stab it IN THE OUTER THIGH. Do not stick it anywhere else or you could seriously hurt or kill someone. Just right to the outside of the thigh and then call the ambulance - even if your friend starts doing better, they could have a biphasic reaction, meaning a reaction that comes back (or they may need a second dose, be on the look out). If your friend has an epipen, then they have an epipen trainer that doesn’t have a needle and you can try it out just to be sure you know how to use the real thing if you have to. I’d also advise holding it a few more seconds then 10, maybe go for 14 just to be sure all the medicine is administered and that you didn’t count too fast - that’s what I did.
Here’s a graphic of where to stick it:
THANK YOU FOR THE GRAPHIC I was about to ask because my mom carries one around and so do some of my friends and I wanted to make sure I would do it right if I ever needed to!
Learn about this or get a refresher, if you’re not already familiar.
Knowing how to use an adrenaline auto-injector, whether you have allergies or not, is so important and, who knows, you could save someone’s life some day!
Outlook 58: Out Now!
The latest edition of our magazine Outlook is now available, and you can read it on this link
If you would like to purchase a paper copy they cost £2 and are available in our online shop here
Happy reading!
HERSHEY’S SPREAD – CHOCOLATE
We have been contacted by one of our members who bought a jar of HERSHEY’S SPREAD – CHOCOLATE from a local retailer in West Bromwich. The only allergen information visible on the packaging related to the presence of soya in the ingredients’ listing. The product was over-stickered as it appeared to be an imported product. As the lady concerned has a son with a severe nut allergy, she checked the product online and found that it should have a warning stating that the product is manufactured on the same equipment that processes almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts.
The Campaign contacted the importers and they responded immediately to say they would investigate. The following day they got in touch to say that normally the sticker must not cover the warning from the original label stating: “Manufactured on the same equipment that processes PEANUTS, ALMONDS and HAZELNUTS.” Unfortunately they had used a contract packer to put the stickers on, and the statement accidentally got covered. In order to prevent this from happening again they are redesigning the sticker incorporating the main message of this statement and making it more visible. Previous design of the sticker will no longer be available for use. They will be placing new stickers on these product at the distributor’s warehouse.
In the meantime there may be jars of HERSHEY’S SPREAD – CHOCOLATE in stores that still have the warning overstickered. This product should therefore be avoided by anyone with a nut or peanut allergy.
“Do not use antihistamines, steroids or bronchodilators (i.e., albuterol inhaler) as the first treatment for a severe reaction. Always use epinephrine first.” - Dr. Terri Brown-Whitehorn
http://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/study-finds-if-you-suspect-anaphylaxis-use-epinephrine-early
Medical ID: How your iPhone can keep you safe
It may be a little-known feature as of yet, appearing with the recent iOS 8 update, but the Medical ID app on the iPhone could help you during an anaphylactic reaction (as well as with any other medical conditions).
Located inside Apple’s ‘Health’ app Medical ID can help you display your medical information to the emergency services.
The app has the option for emergency access, showing your details even when your phone is in lock mode. It then displays your name, date of birth and lets you create a list of medical conditions, such as allergies and reactions, current medications and other important information such as your emergency contact, and blood type.
In the event of an emergency the app can be accessed from the lock screen, so if a paramedic arrives and you are unconscious/unable to let them know, your iPhone can help them understand the situation and treat you accordingly, and promptly.
Prompt and correct treatment of anaphylaxis is vital and an app such as this takes a big step towards further ensuring the safety of allergic individuals.
How to set it up:
Open the health app (this is a little white square with a pink heart in the top right)
Tap the Medical ID option, located in the bottom right hand corner
Press ‘create medical ID’
Fill in all the relevant information
Ensure ‘show when locked’ is enabled (the slider should show green, not grey
Special thanks to Nutricia, maker of Neocate®, for supporting our educational blog series on managing food allergies in infants and toddlers. This post is the first in a three-part series. By: Gina...
A CUSTOMER was treated in hospital after it is believed they suffered a severe allergic reaction to nuts in a Halton restaurant.
