HOME FORECAST ALLERGY RESEARCH TOOLS 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: A simple explanation of symptoms that indicate a serious allergic reaction. Guidance on when to use epinephrine. Used properly and when appropriate, it can save a life. Customize the plan to your child's allergies, as well to the school and local laws that could apply. 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. Related Articles What's the Best Seasonal Allergy Med for Your Kid? Wealth of options may leave moms and dads wondering which kind and how much to give, survey finds Continue How to Introduce Your Baby to Food Containing Peanuts New guidelines coming soon from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Continue 6 Keys to a Safe, Allergy-Free Halloween These tips can ease parents' worries and help kids with food allergies or asthma enjoy the holiday Continue Advertisement Allergy Outlook The Allergy Outlook is unavailable for your location. Set your default location. SEARCH ALLERGY ARTICLES Filter by Topic: Allergy Asthma Flu How to Introduce Your Baby to Food Containing Peanuts Easing Your Child's Allergies Allergies Less Common in Kids Who Suck Thumb, Bite Nails Parents of Kids With Food Allergies Believe They're Allergic, Too Peanut Allergy Treatment: The Earlier in Childhood, the Better HOME MY POLLEN.COM ABOUT US CONTACT US F.A.Q. TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY ADVERTISING SITE MAP Copyright © 2017 QuintilesIMS. All rights reserved. Pollen.com and Allergy Alert are registered trademarks of QuintilesIMS. Page last modified: 06/02/2017