Kids With Food Allergies (KFA), a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America hosted a free educational webinar on February 26, 2014 featuring two of our medical advisors, Michael Pistiner, MD, and Angela Nace, PharmD. They presented information about epinephrine auto-injectors (available in the US), how epinephrine treats anaphylaxis, and other key facts about the drug. Additionally, they answered questions from the audience concerning temperature, antihistamines, accidental injections and more.

An attendee gave this review as the most valuable part of the webinar:

“This webinar was fantastic. It was a great refresher on epinephrine! It boost my confidence because of the ability to participate from home by answering the true and false questions. I believe I got them all correct. The most valuable thing about this webinar was the way it was presented. Here's a question, here's the answer...next. Very to the point.”

The following is the video recording of the webinar and a list of resources to accompany the presentation.

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We thank Dr. Mike and Dr. Angela for volunteering their time and lending us their expertise on the topic of epinephrine and anaphylaxis. We also thank Mylan Specialty for sponsoring this educational program. Below you will find a list of resources related to this presentation.

RESOURCES

• Archived Webinars from Kids With Food Allergies
  If you have any questions about how to manage food allergies in schools (practical tips on how to prevent allergic reactions), stocking epinephrine in schools, asthma and food allergy, anaphylaxis research and treatment, and much more, KFA has a library of videos from past webinars with expert guest speakers.
  
  
• Epinephrine Options Available in the US
  
  Learn what epinephrine options are currently available in the United States. Includes information about savings plans and training videos.
  
  
  
  
• Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States (NIAID/NIH)
  The guidelines provide steps for parents and medical providers on how to manage and treat food allergies and severe allergic reactions.
  
  
• Severe Allergy / Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan Samples:
  
  

  AAFA Sample Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan adapted from the NIAID/NIH Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies
  
  Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

  American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan
  
  NIAID Guidelines Sample Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan

• Epinephrine Resource School Nurse Program
  Find the ERSN in your state if your school needs assistance in epinephrine or food allergy training for staff. The National Association of School Nurses offers a "Get Trained" program to teach school staff how to respond to allergic emergencies, and will answer questions and provide support.
  
  
• EpiPen4Schools Program
  Qualified schools can obtain up to four free EpiPen or EpiPen Jr auto-injectors.

• Take Steps to Prevent Allergic Reactions
  Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat anaphylaxis. Free PDF download from Kids With Food Allergies.
  
  
• Self-Injectable Epinephrine for First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
  Reference mentioned in the presentation on the recommended doses of epinephrine per weight.

OTHER RESOURCES

AllergyHome.org
Printable downloads, video training modules, blog and much more. Created by two allergists dedicated to food allergy education.

AAFA.org
Research, advocacy and educational resources. AAFA is the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit for allergic diseases.

KidsWithFoodAllergies.org
Educational resources, free webinars, videos, support, recipes and more. KFA is a division of AAFA.

Updated: February 2017 and July 2019