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Allergies Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

… become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an … reaction. That's why it is important to have epinephrine with you at all times and to know … 1, First, be sure you know which end of the epinephrine shot injector is the tip and which …
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Allergies in Children Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child

… tip in your child's thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most … tip in your child's thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most …
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Food Allergies

… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… right away. Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through … right away. Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through …
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Allergies Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? An allergic …
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Allergy safe child care facilities

… 100c What is an allergy safe child care facility? … the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a … Regularly training staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond to …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree … raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food … auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree …
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Allergic Reaction

… instructions on the label . Try lotions or creams. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream applied to the skin may help relieve … instructions on the label . Try lotions or creams. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone …
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Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites

… and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical … and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical …
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Drug Allergies

… setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go away … you stop using the medicine. But some drug allergies can be very serious. Some drug allergies go away with time. But after you …