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- Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2013 13:54
OpEd article supporting the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine bill currently before Congress.
The bill requires elementary/secondary schools to permit trained personnel to administer epinephrine in case of an allergic emergencies, maintain epinephrine in a secure location for use by trained personnel, and have in place an action plan for designated personnel trained in administration of epinephrine.
Every allergic child and their schools should have a customized action plan. As the school year begins, action plans for allergic children with specific needs can be developed by contacting our office at www.massallergy.net>