Anaphylatic Shock Prevention

Prevention

Avoiding substances that trigger anaphylaxis is the best prevention. In addition:

• Allergy shots can decrease the risk of anaphylaxis and reduce the severity of the reactions to certain triggers.
• Wear a medical alert jewelry that lists your allergies.
• Tell your doctor or dentist about your allergies before taking any medication. When possible, ask that medications be taken as a pill. Allergic reactions can be more severe with injected medications.
• Keep self-injectable epinephrine (eg, Epi-Pen, Twin-ject) with you at home, work, in the car, and when you travel. Be sure family and friends know how to use the kit too.
• Make sure the school nurse knows about any allergies your child has.
• If allergic to insect stings, wear protective clothing when outside.
• Always remain in the doctor's or dentist's office 30 minutes after receiving an injection. Report any symptoms right away.