Informing friends, family, and colleagues about your allergies and how to use an your AAI can save your life. Consider wearing medical alert jewellery and always carry two AAI’s in case a second dose is needed.

Key Points:

• Communicate your allergy status and AAI usage instructions to others.
• Wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace.
• Always carry two AAI’s, as a second dose might be required in some cases.
• You must attend A and E after anaphylaxis as you will need a period of observation and may need further treatment.

References

EpiPen GB (2023) Available at: https://www.epipen.co.uk/en-GB/patients

Anaphylaxis – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Allergies In The Workplace | Anaphylaxis UK

MHRA issues new guidance on the use of life saving adrenaline auto-injectors – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)