Learning to live with the risk of anaphylaxis

The most important things to remember are:

Always carry two EpiPen^® or EpiPen Jr^® auto-injectors — if it’s with you, it could save you.¹

Practice with your EpiPen^® Training Kit and watch the “How to Use” video.

Complete your Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and keep it with you in case of emergency.^2,3

Follow up regularly with your doctor to receive specialist assessments on your condition.³

Do your best to recognize and avoid your triggers. Your doctor or specialist can provide you with guidance and education.^3,4

Wear a medical identification bracelet or carry a medical ID card with information about your conditions and medications.⁵

You can find more help and advice on living with allergies and
anaphylaxis from the following organizations:

EpiPen Product Monograph, https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Anaphylaxis emergency plan. Available at: https://csaci.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Anaphylaxis-Emergency-Plan-with-EpiPen-instructions_a.pdf. Accessed on: 09 May 2024.
Fischer D, Vander Leek TK, Ellis AK, et al. Anaphylaxis. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2018;14(Suppl 2):54.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Anaphylaxis. Available at: https://acaai.org/allergies/symptoms/anaphylaxis/. Accessed on: 09 May 2024
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Highly allergic travelers. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/additional-considerations/highly-allergic-travelers. Accessed on: 10 May 2024