No matter how hard you try to avoid food allergens, accidents will happen. These simple steps go a long way in being prepared for an allergic reaction. Always carry your epinephrine auto-injector. Epinephrine is the only medicine that can stop life-threatening reactions. Carry your epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times, check to make sure it has not expired, keep it at a safe temperature, and make sure that it has not been damaged.
Fill out a
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan with your allergist. These plans tell you and, in the case when your child is affected, those who care for them how to recognize and respond to an allergic reaction.
Know your plan and share it with others. Make sure everyone who knows you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Keep your Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan in a place where others can find it. For parents, give your child’s plan and medicines to their school or preschool as soon as possible.
It is also a good idea to wear medical identification. Medical IDs will help protect you or your loved one at home or wherever you may be during an emergency.
