Food allergies and anaphylaxis
What is an allergic reaction and how common are they? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts…
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First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know
First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know: These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally. There…
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that…
Caesareans not linked to infant food allergy
Caesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of infant food allergy according to a new study. The research,…
Allergy auto-injectors – a guide
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide: Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and…
How to Give an Epipen
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Anaphylactic reactions, lessons learned
A fifth of all fatal reactions occur while at school: This rise in serious anaphylactic reactions is a huge issue…
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors: Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however,…
What bit me? Ultimate guide to bites and stings
Everyone has suffered from that incredibly itchy bite that keeps you awake at night. Although some people seem far more…
How to give an EpiPen by First Aid for Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdjVsc-6qfI How to give an EpiPen from First Aid for Life, the first aid experts who provide advice and first…
Anaphylaxis by First Aid For Life
https://youtu.be/Nd2CSz4O9FE?list=PLmPSel131uaotdJO9BqDN24d7VmT7CR5U What to do if someone is in anaphylactic shock from First Aid for Life, the first aid experts who…
Anaphylaxis – a knowledge gap
Community healthcare professionals lack knowledge on severe allergic reactions in children, according to a recent study published in the journal,…