Anaphylaxis response
Anaphylaxis should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
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Emergency treatment
Emergency treatment
Respond immediately.
Follow the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Schools and Kura 2022 (Allergy New Zealand).
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Source: Ministry of Education
Adrenaline auto-injectors
Adrenaline auto-injectors
Adrenaline is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. Students will have their own auto-injectors, purchased by their families. They are designed to be injected by people who are not medically trained.
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Anaphylaxis and asthma
Anaphylaxis and asthma
When a young person with asthma is at risk of anaphylaxis, use the adrenaline auto-injector first, followed by asthma reliever medication.
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Action for anaphylaxis
Action for anaphylaxis
Follow the first-aid steps on a child or young person's Anaphylaxis Action Plan.
Review the plan annually, and with new staff, to be prepared for emergencies.
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MedicAlert bracelets
MedicAlert bracelets
In an emergency, check if the person is wearing a MedicAlert bracelet. This provides information about allergies.
Allergy NZ recommend those at risk of anaphylaxis wear a MedicAlert bracelet.
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Source: Ministry of Education
Useful resources
Useful resources
How to give EpiPen in English and other languages
Downloadable, step-by-step instructions for using EpiPen adrenaline auto-injectors.
Publisher: Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
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