Sentences with phrase «epipen if»

«We know that getting repeated tick bites causes the level of allergy antibody to rise and so we do recommend people with this allergy do good tick avoidance and carry an EpiPen if they do have an exposure to red meat and need to rescue themselves.»

«We know that getting repeated tick bites causes the level of allergy antibody to rise and so we do recommend people with this allergy do good tick avoidance and carry an EpiPen if they do have an exposure to red meat and need to rescue themselves.»

Not exact matches

Health Canada has told consumers to use expired EpiPens and call 911 in an emergency if they have nothing else.

Besides, if Mylan were to actually reduce the price of EpiPen, it would have ramifications other than just lowering what individuals pay for the drug.

«I absolutely believe that if EpiPen had to be the catalyst to show this window of what families are facing in a high - deductible plan... then it would have been worth it,» the controversial big pharma chief told attendees at the Forbes Healthcare summit on Thursday.

EpiPen is a preloaded injection of epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, used in case of a dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis that could cause death if untreated.

If you're traveling with an inhaler or an Epipen, chances are they are needed for an issue that could be life or death, so bring extra and carry them separately, as well as a prescription from your doctor.

If your child has a food allergy, be sure to teach him how to identify and avoid foods that he should avoid, and make sure that he always has an EpiPen available in case he has a serious allergic reaction.

If your child spends any significant time anywhere without you (such as religious school), be sure they have an epipen and action plan as well.

If your child has had a severe allergic reaction, his doctor may recommend that you carry an EpiPen Jr., a penlike injection device loaded with epinephrine.

Medications — If you have children who have food allergies you will definitely want to bring their EpiPen.

«Find out from your doctor if you need to carry an EpiPen.

If you think your child is having an allergic reaction during the flight, notify the flight attendant and administer the EpiPen as you were shown by your doctor.

If your child has severe food allergies, your allergist will want you to have two epinephrine autoinjectors (commonly called EpiPens) on hand at all times in case of a life - threatening reaction.

That is to say, if the nurse has an EpiPen belonging to another child, technically he or she is not supposed to administer it to a different child — even in an emergency.

If the core advice does get out there — to pediatricians, and allergists and parents — it may well keep (at least some) kids from having to grab an EpiPen after getting a whiff of peanut.

She handed me an EpiPen and told me to ram the syringe into my thigh if I was stung again.

Even if a doctor or pharmacist labels it and includes prescription information, the process would be more daunting for a typical bystander than the practically foolproof EpiPen.

If you need to carry an EpiPen (an auotinjector) because you're at high risk of a serious allergic reaction, check every year to make sure its expiration date hasn't passed, and replace it if it has, Dr. Rosenstreich sayIf you need to carry an EpiPen (an auotinjector) because you're at high risk of a serious allergic reaction, check every year to make sure its expiration date hasn't passed, and replace it if it has, Dr. Rosenstreich sayif it has, Dr. Rosenstreich says.

Your doctor will likely prescribe an epinephrine auto - injector (such as an EpiPen) if you're diagnosed with a wheat allergy.

Do not hesitate to use the EpiPen at first signs of severe reaction, and use the second if needed.

If you are like me and rely on an EpiPen to keep you or your child safe from a life - threatening allergic reaction, you've probably left the pharmacy thinking, «That's outrageous for such an essential drug.»

And if they do, well, investing in an epipen or separate lunch tables is probably less costly than not picking up a television show based on the third highest grossing movie in history.

If a pet owner has a dog or cat known to have anaphylaxis, an EpiPen or syringe of epinephrine should be kept at home and taken with the pet when away from home.

If your pet has experienced an episode of anaphylactic shock, an EpiPen will generally be prescribed to your pet, and you will be instructed in its use.

If you're isolated in the wilderness, an EpiPen could be a real lifesaver during an allergic reaction.

Tell your flatmates about your allergy and the seriousness of it, especially if you need an EpiPen in the event of a bad reaction to food.