Tagged With "Anaphylaxis"
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Re: Report: 150% Rise in ER Visits for Severe Allergic Reactions Among Children
I was able to post with pictures under Food/Cooking Hopefully I get responses.
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Re: 5 Tips to Avoid Food Allergy Reactions During the Holidays
I just want to confirm (being a parent with a child with an egg allergy) that i'm not missing something and that this contains egg? it should be safe for my son, correct?
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Re: 5 Tips to Avoid Food Allergy Reactions During the Holidays
All of the Enjoy Life Foods products are egg-free and their mixes require no use of eggs! Here is a link to more information on their products and what ingredients they are free from.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The phone number listed in this article : 1-866-726-6340 is not in service. I called 4 times and got a recorded message each time saying this number is no longer in service.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I've heard many others reporting getting a message about the number being disconnected. But others are reporting it works. It may just be that their circuits are overloaded with everyone calling right now.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
We will be reporting this issue along with other concerns from our community to Sanofi US. Thank you!
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Update: Sanofi Canada is recalling all Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors as well. http://sanoficanada.mediaroom....rate-Dosage-Delivery
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I called the number listed on the post as well about 45 minutes ago. I received a recorded message and then was asked to leave my name and number, which I did. I'm sure the company is working quickly to figure out how to get all the devices returned.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I received the 'No longer in service' recording as well to the number posted. I pulled the number listed in the AuviQ pamphlet (800-633-1610) and connected without issue. Be warned... I spent 1.25 hours on hold only to be spoon fed the same information we read in the notice above. However, they are sending me a shipping label to return my AuviQs, and told me to include any receipts for the new Epi's in the package for reimbursement. Unfortunately, they just don't have any confirmed...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Thanks for the update! I have one Epipen, Jr., so I am hoping to bring it back and forth to school without any hassle until I can get a refill. I think I will keep both Epipens and Auvi-Qs in the future in case this happens again.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi has a Q&A on their website with additional information. They also note the following regarding the phone number:
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
So after reading the info from Sanofi regarding this recall, I am wondering if we are to assume the Auvi-Q's with Expiration dates prior to March 2016 are considered perfectly fine. I also am concerned about replacing all of the sets of Auvi-Q's we need right now, some kept at school, my ex-husbands house, other care providers, and extra on-hand when we are traveling in areas remote from emergency medical care, as well as for those times our primary pack of meds gets misplaced, frozen, or...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Amber B., I think any auvi-q that expires before March and which has a lot number that is not within the numbers listed is perfectly safe and I would use those first in case of an emergency. I have the same concern that there will be a run on Epipens and they may be hard to get. I contacted my pediatrician and allergist for refills as soon as I saw the recall.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Leslie, I hope you are correct about the Auvi-Q's with exp. dates sooner than March being fine to use. Another food allergy organization, Snack Safely, is posting that ALL Auvi-Q's are being recalled. There is no information regarding this question from Sanofi, etc., that I can find. Hopefully we will get more answers today, and there will be ways to ensure all can obtain the epinephrine they need to replace these Auvi-Q's, right away.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
It is for ALL of them. Please see this post on Sanofi's Severe Allergy Awareness facebook page.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Lynda, It says all Auvi-Q's currently on the market and gives the numbers and dates, ones issued with March 2016+ expiration dates . Some of our Auvi-Q's, which are NOT currently on the market, expire in October 2015 and February 2016. These auvi-Q's are not referred to by Sanofi, the FDA, etc, thus the ambiguity. I will am in process of getting some EpiPens to replace all of our Auvi-Q's, but I cannot imagine being eligible to replace them all immediately, and certainly do not expect...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Amber, we will contact Sanofi to clarify. I can see why there's confusion. We were told all Auvi-Qs and the FDA recall says all Auvi-Qs. But the lot numbers in the recall don't include all Auvi-Qs that people have. Thanks! Lynda
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Hello, fellow parents! I just hung up with the service agent I reached via the 800 # listed on the press release. I waited 40 minutes in queue first. They are sending a recall packet, which arrives in 5-10 biz days. Meanwhile, I can go to pharmacy and buy (out-of-pocket) a new epi (not Auvi-Q, as they are all being taken off shelves), and I'll be reimbursed the cost after I send in proof-of-purchase along with my recalled Auvi-Qs.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Update: We have confirmed this recall affects ALL Auvi-Q devices. It doesn't matter what lot number. Update: Sanofi confirms the phone number in the press release is correct. The lines have been overwhelmed by calls. They are adding more staff and opening more lines. The number will remain the same: 1-866-726-6340 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I heard from Sanofi. It is a recall of ALL autoinjectors regardless of lot numbers.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Thanks for the update... I spoke with someone from Sanofi last evening and she told me my previous pens (not included in the recalled lot numbers) would be safe. However, she also indicated that they were only then getting detailed information and couldn't tell me more than the press release had stated. It made me nervous using an earlier device considering Sanofi has inferred that they are not exactly sure what is occurring with the dosing, thus making me concerned that ALL devices are...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I called waited 45 mins. Gave my name for the Return/ Reimbursement packet and asked about Oct 15 to Feb 16 Expiration dates and was told they were fine. So not sure if I trust it after y'all were told it is ALL DEVICES. I got one set of replacements. Called my insurance company and they over ruled to allow me to get another set tomorrow (pharmacy only had one set on the shelf). They allowed because need at least two sets at school since one set is locked in office and one set is in my child...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
UPDATE: Sanofi opened a second phone number to handle customer service during this recall. You can call Sanofi at either 1-866-726-6340 or 1-877-319-8963 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET .
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
My Target pharmacy called me yesterday to make sure that I knew about the recall and she told me that they were asking their patients to bring their recalled Auvi-Qs to the pharmacy when they pick up their new prescription. I was able to fill one Epipen, Jr. prescription and my second will be filled when their truck arrives (they were completely out of Epipen, Jrs. and only had one Epipen on the shelf). I don't know if all pharmacies are calling their patients and handling the recall for...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
This has been vey confusing, as to whether ALL Auvi-Q's are under the recall up to this point. Many on the Sanofi Lines were told it was only limited to Auvi-Q's with Expiration dates of March 2016 and later, with the lot numbers described for those Auvi-Q's. I myself received a return phone call from the FDA confirming exactly the same information, and that those Auvi-Q's with exp. dates of February 2016 and before should be fine. NOW SANOFI HAS REMOVED ALL DOUBT: ALL AUVI-Q AUTO-INJECTORS...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi US updated their website w/ a page detailing the Return & Reimbursement Process .
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Re: Auvi-Q Recall Update: What You Can Do Now
Sanofi US updated their website w/ a page detailing the Return & Reimbursement Process .
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Re: Why the Weatherford, Texas, School Board’s Anaphylaxis Policy Is a Bad Idea
This is a scary situation. Thank you for your advocacy!
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Re: Why the Weatherford, Texas, School Board’s Anaphylaxis Policy Is a Bad Idea
This is such BS. It takes a school nurse 30 minutes to train staff. More is better, but that is all they need to know how to use the auto-injector. On top of that, if they choose to supply with Auvi-Q the auto-injector has audible instructions when you pull the cap to walk anyone through how to use it. They are worried about being on the hook for an unnecessary hospital visit, but is the potential death of a student really worth the risk?
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Re: Why the Weatherford, Texas, School Board’s Anaphylaxis Policy Is a Bad Idea
My kiddo is in this school district and having interacted with these schools I'm guessing the problem is more complex than the article has let on. The following is my speculation as a parent. The reason given in the article "The Weatherford Independent School District says they feel that they can’t have someone trained to give an epinephrine auto-injector during all times the school is open." Isn't just regarding the inconvenience of training - all the teachers and admins go through the...
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Re: A Promising Life Cut Short
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Steven & Jody! You will remain in my prayers. 🙏🏼 I can’t even begin to imagine..... With tears in my eyes from your story above, I think of our youngrst son who has both food allergies & asthma. Stay strong! And please continue to spread your experience with the world, so we can educate more people on the dangers of asthma & food allergies! Much love to you both ❤️
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Re: A Promising Life Cut Short
Thank you Steven & Jody. My heart goes out to you for your loss. There are no words. I wish you the best, and hope you find comfort in helping others by telling your story. It is such a tragedy. Cameron looked like a very sweet and promising young man. Heartfelt wishes for solace.
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Re: A Promising Life Cut Short
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for sharing your story. Wendy
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Re: A Promising Life Cut Short
Thank you, Steven and Jody, for sharing your story and wanting to educate others. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
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Re: Free Webinar: Food Allergies and Risk Factors for Anaphylaxis
If you missed the webinar or just want to watch it again, we've posted the video and additional resources .
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Re: Free Webinar: Food Allergies and Risk Factors for Anaphylaxis
If you missed the webinar or just want to watch it again, we've posted the video and additional resources .
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Re: Epinephrine Nasal Spray Gets Fast Track Status From FDA as a Possible Treatment for Life-Threatening Food Allergy Reactions
This would be amazing! Will be interesting to see the cost comparison to the auto injector.
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Re: Epinephrine Nasal Spray Gets Fast Track Status From FDA as a Possible Treatment for Life-Threatening Food Allergy Reactions
This will eliminate the necessity of training to administer epinephrene. Even after getting trained, a lot of people are hesitant to give the injection and things get delayed. If this spray gets approved, it has the potential to save a lot of lives.
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Re: Blindsided by a Severe Food Allergy Reaction
This is a wonderful story! So proud to be a part of the KFA community! Brenda
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Modern Family Star, Julie Bowen, Talks About Anaphylaxis
Family Circle shares a Q&A with actress Julie Bowen who recently has been spreading awareness about anaphylaxis, a life-threatening type of allergic reaction. Julie Bowen's son is allergic to peanuts, walnuts and bees, and has partnered with Mylan Specialty to raise awareness through the Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis initiative. "As my son gets older, I cant be with him all the time, protecting him. So, I need to know that when I cant be with him, the people...
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Mylan Specialty L.P. Joins Forces with Adrian Peterson and Jo Frost to Launch Anaphylaxis Preparedness Campaign
Mylan Specialty L.P. Joins Forces with Adrian Peterson and Jo Frost to Launch Anaphylaxis Preparedness CampaignInspired by the millions of people who have made EpiPen® (epinephrine) Auto-Injector the No. 1 prescribed epinephrine auto-injector for...
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New Allergy and Anaphylaxis Action Plan
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reaffirmed epinephrine as the first choice to treat severe allergic reactions. And to make certain parents, caregivers and others are ready to treat anaphylaxis, the AAP released its own version of a food allergy action plan . 1 Download PDF The recommendations were released in the February 13 edition of the journal Pediatrics . 2 The report stresses that it is better to use epinephrine early, even if parents are not 100% sure that the symptoms are...
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Sanofi Announces FDA Approval for Auvi-Q: Card-Sized, Voice-Activated Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Sanofi Announces FDA Approval for Auvi-Q™, First Voice-guided Epinephrine Auto-injector for Patients with Life-threatening Allergies Update: On October 28, 2015, all Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector devices were recalled . Please visit...
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New NIH Video Helps Explain Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
The National Institutes of Health (NIAID) has developed a three-minute video animation that shows how the immune system responds to a food allergen and what you should do to avoid potential exposures.
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New Study Looks at Causes and Outcomes of Anaphylaxis in Children
Data presented at the 2018 AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress found that reactions to peanut were the most common cause of anaphylaxis in pediatric intensive care units. Food induced anaphylaxis should be considered a serious medical condition and aggressively prevented and treated.
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New Study Shows Nearly 1-in-50 Americans At-Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction
DATE: October 21, 2013 FROM: AAFA External Affairs CONTACT: AAFA NEW STUDY SHOWS NEARLY 1-IN-50 AMERICANS AT-RISK OF SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS Anaphylaxis is More Common than Many Thought, Most Patients are Not Prepared October 21, 2013,...
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New Survey Reveals Deficiencies in Care for Patients with Severe Allergic Reactions
Knowledge gaps especially apparent for primary care and emergency physicians, often on front line in treatment for anaphylaxis January 14, 2015, WASHINGTON, DC – (PRNewswire/USNewswire) A novel study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation...