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Councillor's call for EpiPens in Pembrokeshire schools
1+ week, 6+ day ago (374+ words) A call for potentially life-saving EpiPens to become a part of school equipment in Pembrokeshire will be considered by senior councillors in 2026. In a notice of motion heard at the December meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council, Independent Group leader Cllr…...
New Guidelines for Non-Medical Individuals to Use Epinephrine in Allergic Emergencies
2+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) A new set of international recommendations on epinephrine use during acute allergic reactions (AARs) aims to help not just doctors, but also caregivers, teachers, and bystanders quickly recognize and... A new set of international recommendations on epinephrine use during acute…...
New Epinephrine Guidelines for Non-medics in Acute Allergic Reactions
2+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) In community settings such as homes, schools, workplaces, restaurants, or on aeroplanes, when patients have acute allergic reactions, it is often non-medical personnel who must quickly evaluate their symptoms and decide whether to give epinephrine. While patients,known to beat…...