Giving your child more independence is never easy, especially for parents whose children have food allergies. It is our job as their parents to educate them about the importance of protecting themselves from anaphylaxis and what to do in the event of an allergic reaction. We hope that when the time comes, they’ll have all…
Anaphylaxis
The August Mylan Blogger Summit
Back row, from left: Keeley McGuire, Liana Burns of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Jenny Sprague, Cybele Pascal, Lindsey Steffensen, Elizabeth DiBurro, Tracy Bush Middle row, from left: Libby Ilson, Siobhan Cavanaugh of Mylan Specialty L.P., Kelly Rudnicki, Judy Morgitan of National Association of School Nurses, Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Lynda Mitchell of Kids…
Free EpiPen® For Schools!
EpiPen4Schools ProgramGet FREE EpiPen for your school! Mylan Specialty L.P. is continuing the EpiPen4SchoolsTM program!!!! With an estimated one in every thirteen U.S. children having food allergies, schools need to be better prepared. That is one of the reasons why this program, to allow your child’s school to receive FREE EpiPens®, is so wonderful. Follow the easy three-step…
What is Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis statistics are increasing. The percentage of children under the age of 18 years with food allergies are only rising. We need to be prepared as parents, teachers, bus drivers, friends and loved ones on how to handle anaphylaxis. How do we do this? Education & Action Planning. Education The most common cause of death from anaphylaxis is…