Health Tip: Create an Emergency Plan for Deadly Allergy Reaction
(HealthDay News) -- An anaphylaxis emergency plan is key to protecting your child against a deadly allergic reaction -- especially at school when you're not around.
Here's what the plan should include, courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics:
The plan should be easy to understand for anyone who cares for your child.
Keep copies of the plan at your child's school, daycare and after-school care facility.
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