Tag: auto-injector

NY Times Opinion Piece: EpiPens for All

An excellent opinion piece by Curtis Sittenfeld entitled 'Epipens for All' was published in today's New York Times Sunday Review.

Allergic Living: Lessons from a Teen Food Allergy Tragedy

Allergic Living has posted an excellent article in response to the tragic death of Natalie Giorgi, the 13 year old girl who suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis after biting into a treat made with peanut butter.

FARE Publishes Updated Emergency Action Plan Template

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has published an update to their emergency action plan template.

Back-to-School: Important Notes Regarding Auto-Injectors

A roundup of the epinephrine auto-injector market and some important reminders as we head into the back-to-school season.

House Passes School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

The US House of Representatives has passed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act.

Update to Natalie Giorgi Tragedy

This is an update to our previous story regarding the tragic death of 13-year-old Natalie Giorgi, who accidentally ingested a treat containing peanut butter and suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis.

Anaphylaxis Claims 13 Year Old Girl at Campsite

13-year-old Natalie Giorgi died after accidentally ingesting a treat containing peanut butter at a campsite celebration.

AANMA Maps the Status of State Epinephrine Legislation

The AANMA maintains the status of state stock epinephrine legislation in an easy to reference US map. Their site provides links to ACE volunteers in each state that provide education, advocacy and outreach.

$25 Auvi-Q Copay Program

Sanofi has instituted a $25 copay program for the purchase of up to two Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors.
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School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Bill Reintroduced to Congress

The School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act was reintroduced Wednesday. Show your support!