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FANTASTIC...I have just received my double epipen holder and belt. For five years now I have lugged around my son's epipen in a bulky insulated backpack..now I have this handy, trendy and professional looking holder which can go around the waist or be neatly put in my handbag - and it can also carry one epipen, zyrtec drops and a ventolin...I LOVE IT! Thank you!!!

Kellie Burns, Australia

Fantastic product! Love the bright yellow for my son's classroom and I have the double pouch to carry his epipens out and about. I used to carry the epipen in a flask so this is much better and not half as bulky! Thank you so much!

Dee, Australia

As a Trainer for First Aid, having access to the right tools is important. Activeaide quickly provided the EpiPen trainers (original & new style) we ordered/ The supplies arrived in excellent condition and also had information on their use. A good company to deal with, I will recommend them.

Barry McFarlane
Clean Bill of Health

Thanks for the prompt delivery of the Epipen pouch. I love the compact and easy to carry design. I use the pouch in our Melbourne first aid classes to show students how easy it is to carry their Epipen.

Susan Gates
Onsite First Aid Trainer

Thanks for the trainer pens, it will be helpful for all our staff to see how they work.

Cheers Janeane

Canberra College

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"Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction when a person is exposed to an allergen. The most common allergens are eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cow's milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, certain insect stings and medications."

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At School, Camp, or Daycare

Classrooms, camps and daycare centers are common sites of severe allergic reactions, so it’s important that your child is prepared in the event of an allergic emergency. In particular, managing food allergies in schools, at camp and in daycare centers can be challenging. But through education, communication and cooperation, allergic emergencies can be prevented in these settings. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. FAAN makes resources available to parents, school administrators, teachers, school nurses, food service staff and camp staff, such as lunch suggestions and cleaning methods, to help keep kids with food allergies safe.

Here are a few resources that may help you prepare for sending your child to school, camp or daycare.

It’s important that your child with allergies, as well as those involved in his/her care, knows how to use the EpiPen® Auto-Injector. Here’s a way to send a short instructional video to friends, family, coworkers, teachers and others — just in case.

Travelling

Whether you’re hitting the open road or taking to the slopes, travel becomes a little more complicated when you or your child has a severe allergy. But when you know what to expect, you can be prepared — and be on your way.

Dining Out

Because life-threatening food allergy reactions can be triggered by food items served in restaurants, it’s important to plan ahead before dining out.

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Know the alternate names for your trigger foods and avoid them.

Hidden or surprise ingredients are a common cause of fatal allergic food reactions, such as crushed nuts in pie crust or foods cooked in peanut oil. In addition, some products used by chefs, including sauces and dressings, may list ingredients by alternate names. For example, peanuts may be called ground nuts, beer nuts or monkey nuts. It’s essential that you’re familiar with all the names of the food that causes your severe allergic reaction. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology provide accurate, up-to-date information on specific foods that can cause a severe allergic reaction.

Check the menu or website in advance — or call.

Reading the restaurant’s menu thoroughly, or checking its website in advance, will make communicating with your server, or the chef, easier and quicker. You can always pick up the phone — this works well if your dish will require special preparation.

Eat at off-peak hours

A customer with special needs can really catch a restaurant off guard. Dining at off-peak times — for example, this means having dinner before six or after nine o’clock — may increase the likelihood of ensuring that more attention can be paid to you.

Talk to the wait staff or chef

Restaurant employees generally receive little or no training on the severe nature of food allergies. They’re often unaware of the need to read and understand ingredient labels, the importance of strict avoidance of certain foods, and the necessity of avoiding cross-contact during food preparation. Therefore it’s important to make them aware of your food allergy. One way is to hand them an allergy card with your name, food allergy and specific ingredients to avoid. While convenient, these cards don’t replace telling the restaurant about your allergy. Explain your condition thoroughly — before any food is brought to the table — and request that certain ingredients not be used in your food. If the server doesn’t seem to understand the severity of your allergies, ask to speak to the chef or manager. And if you still feel like the restaurant staff doesn’t understand the risk, you might want to eat somewhere else.

Be sure to have your EpiPen® Auto-Injector with you when dining out.

An allergic emergency can happen anywhere and at any time, so it’s essential for you and your loved ones to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Make sure you speak with your health care professional about how to identify the signs and symptoms of an allergic emergency. If you, your child or someone you're caring for shows signs or symptoms of an allergic emergency, inject the health care professional-prescribed EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr. immediately, then promptly call emergency services and seek immediate medical attention.

REMEMBER: Only the Activeaide EpiPen® case or AnaPen case offers the best insulated protection for you Anaphylaxis Auto Injector.

Activeaide specialise in the design and manufacture of Anaphylaxis and Asthma products such as Anaphylaxis Auto-Injector holders and pouches to suit EpiPen®, AnaPen and Twinject.

Designers and Manufacturers of Specialist

Anaphylaxis & Asthma Products

"Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction when a person is exposed to an allergen. The most common allergens are eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cow's milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, certain insect stings and medications."

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