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National Epi-pen

Epi-pen law for any student: pros and cons

  • epinephrine act
  • November 21, 2011
Last week, FAAN introduced the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act to Congress. This act would allow schools to stock epinephrine (the...
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Where should men carry an Epi-pen?

Women have purses, men have pockets, but a pocket is not big enough to carry an epinephrine injector (Epi-pen). Until they resign the Epi-pen to be...
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Where to keep allergy and asthma medicine at school

  • medication at school
  • August 29, 2011
Back to school is just around the corner in Michigan, and allergy season has not let up! It's time to refill those prescriptions in time for...
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Yellowjackets can be dangerous; 10 things you and your family need to know

  • Deadly Yellowjackets
  • July 1, 2011
It’s summer and millions of us will be outdoors enjoying picnics, playing tennis, going to concerts and the beach. Millions of yellowjackets...
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Teen in coma from eating cereal after school

This week, in Arizona, a 14 year old girl with a severe nut allergy is fighting for her life after eating cereal with a group of friends. As...
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What you must know to effectively manage food allergies

At the latest Food Allergy Center for Excellence (FACE) meeting at Grand Rapids Allergy, the threeresident doctors covered food allergy information...
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Food allergies in child care

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is located in Atlanta, estimate that about 4% of the U.S. population and around 6% of...
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Accidental child injection with an Epi-Pen: What happens?

Earlier this week, my daughter accidentally stuck herself with an Epi-pen.We have always been concerned about her notgetting her injection whenshe...
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April showers bring May flowers and lots of allergies too! Planning for seasonal allergies

Crab meat may hold unexpected dangers: Improve life expectancy by managing anaphylaxis Whole body approach to treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can...
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