Who is at risk? |
Anyone, especially those allergic to foods, such as peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk, or egg or to insect stings or bites, medications, or natural rubber latex. |
When can it happen? |
Within minutes, anytime the allergic person comes in contact with the substance (allergen) causing his/her anaphylaxis. |
How is it recognized? |
Several symptoms occur at the same time, such as sudden onset of itching, hives, flushing, hoarse voice, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, confusion, or shock. |
Where can it happen? |
Anywhere, such as home, restaurant, school, childcare or sports facility, summer camp, car, bus, or airplane. |
What should an observer or bystander do? |
Inject epinephrine, call 911 or local emergency medical service number, and notify the individual's family (in that order)! Act quickly. Anaphylaxis can be mild or it can be fatal. |
Why is follow-up needed? |
Anaphylaxis can recur. The trigger needs to be confirmed, and long-term preventative strategies need to be implemented. |
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