Prevention Strategies
Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
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Everyone at risk should have an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. This plan contains clear instuctions on how to treat symptoms, as well as strategies to reduce risks.
The plan is two pages long. The first page contains information about the child (e.g. personal photo, allergy information). The second page will contain instructions on how to use an auto-injector.
Teachers and other caregivers should receive a copy.Your child should carry a copy of this plan with their epinephrine auto-injector at all times.
Click on EpiPen®/Twinject® for a copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan.
The plan is two pages long. The first page contains information about the child (e.g. personal photo, allergy information). The second page will contain instructions on how to use an auto-injector.
Teachers and other caregivers should receive a copy.Your child should carry a copy of this plan with their epinephrine auto-injector at all times.
Click on EpiPen®/Twinject® for a copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan.
Plan for School
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The following are some strategies for parents to prevent severe allergic reactions in a school setting:
You can use a checklist to help you safely manage your child's allergy and to better prepare your child for the school year. Click on Back to School Checklist to access this checklist.
- Notify the school about your child's allergy as soon as possible.
- Provide the school with a copy of your child's Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan.
- Supply necessary medication (e.g epinephrine auto-injectors) to the school.
- Work with the school to ensure the school follows provincial and federal guidelines for managing and preventing severe allergic reactions.
- Be informed.
- Encourage your child to speak about their allergy to other children.
- Teach your child not to share food with others.
- Provide safe food treats to your child so that your child can still enjoy social activities.
- Encourage your child to be independent and to take responsibility.
- Check and record expiry dates of auto-injectors.
- Consider ordering a MedicAlert® bracelet for your child. The bracelet will contain information about your child's allergy and will alert others of your child's allergy.
You can use a checklist to help you safely manage your child's allergy and to better prepare your child for the school year. Click on Back to School Checklist to access this checklist.