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School Board wants EpiPen in all schools

A member of the Regina Public School Board wants a policy that would see an EpiPen in every school in Saskatchewan. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images

REGINA – A member of the Regina Public School Board wants a policy that would see an EpiPen in every school in Saskatchewan.

Cindy Anderson feels its imperative that everything possible can be done to prevent a tragedy from an allergic reaction.

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An EpiPen is an automatic injection device that administers epinephrine in the event of a severe allergic reaction.

Anderson feels that having an EpiPen at each school is very similar to having defibrillators at hockey rinks.

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