Tag: tragedy averted

Arianna Varghese

School Officials Offered No Help to Teen Suffering Anaphylaxis at Junior...

"I have never felt so close to death in my life."
Lawsuit

Lawsuit Claims Daycare Gave Toddler Peanut Snack Despite Life-Threatening Allergy

Complaint claims Discover Me Montessori risked child's life due to food allergy safety violations and improper caregiver training.
Captain Clark Church

EMS Saves Man Suffering Anaphylaxis from Shellfish Exposure with Intubation

"The definition of a hero is someone that gives you your life and lets you continue on."
Southwest Airlines

Physician Urges FAA to Change Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policy After Mid-Flight Anaphylactic...

Tragedy was averted thanks to another physician onboard.
El Al

Emergency Service Volunteer Saves Anaphylactic Teen’s Life Aboard Flight to New...

“I’m glad I was in the plane and able to help.”
Eve and Stephen Jenkins

Teen Suffers Anaphylaxis, Nearly Dies at 18th Birthday Lunch

Quick action saved Eve Jenkinson from tragedy.
Holly Carr and MacDonald's

Woman Hospitalized with Anaphylaxis from McDonald’s Chicken Wrap

A cautionary tale to be extra careful when ordering out.
Club Sandwich

Learning from Others: Anaphylaxis at Whole Foods

Even if you are hyper-vigilant, inadvertent exposure can happen.