Access to epinephrine and knowing when and how to treat anaphylaxis
Less than 50% of individuals with food allergy have an epinephrine auto-injector. Being prepared with epinephrine auto-injectors is paramount, yet there have been challenges with consistent access to these devices.
In addition, only 21% of children and 7% of adults globally use their auto-injector prior to going to the hospital. Using epinephrine at the first sign of anaphylaxis is crucial, however, there is still confusion on recognizing the signs and symptoms and knowing when to use epinephrine.
Your donation will help us increase access to this life-saving medication and broaden education on how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis. Donate now.
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