{"id":18,"date":"2013-05-09T01:30:40","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T01:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2013-06-21T13:44:35","modified_gmt":"2013-06-21T17:44:35","slug":"being-prepared","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/table-of-contents\/recognize-and-treat-allergic-reactions\/being-prepared\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Prepared"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you are prepared to treat an allergic reaction, it makes a real emergency situation less stressful.<\/p>\n

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Have a written Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan <\/b>with a picture of your child.\u00a0 Post this plan in a place where you can see it and have a copy available at all times.\u00a0 Any person caring for your child should have a copy.\u00a0 It will be useful to refer to during an emergency. \u00a0Ask your doctor to help you fill out a copy and explain the emergency steps.\u00a0 You should be able to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis and treat your child with an auto-injector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn to use your child\u2019s auto-injector.\u00a0 <\/b>Talk to your child\u2019s doctor about when and how to use it.\u00a0 Each brand of auto-injector has a website with instructions and videos to help you learn how to use the device.\u00a0 Practice with a training device, which looks like a real auto-injector but does not contain a needle or the drug. This will help you prepare for an emergency and feel more confident about using the auto-injector.<\/p>\n

Keep an emergency plan<\/a> and epinephrine auto-injector with your child at all times.<\/div>\n

Always have your child\u2019s auto-injector available.\u00a0 <\/b>If you forget to bring it with you, go home and get it.\u00a0 It is wise to have two doses of epinephrine with your child<\/b>, because some people may need a second dose during a reaction.15<\/sup> Discuss this with your doctor.<\/p>\n

Use medical identification jewelry.\u00a0 <\/b>If your child is alone or is unconscious, the identification jewelry gives others credible information about their allergy.<\/p>\n

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