Epinephrine
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Schools shouldn’t ban nuts, other allergens, new guidelines saySchools shouldn’t ban nuts and other allergens to prevent allergic reactions in children, according to new guidelines published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.HealthMay 5, 2021
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Hamilton restaurants sought to participate in food allergy pilot projectThe Stock Epinephrine Auto-injector Pilot Project encourages restaurants to make stock epinephrine available in restaurants.CanadaFeb 22, 2019
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Health minister set to make U.S.-made EpiPen alternative available in CanadaThe federal government says an alternative to EpiPens will be available next month for Canadians with life-threatening allergies.HealthAug 29, 2018
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EpiPen shortage to continue into August, Health Canada warnsHealth Canada is warning Canadians that the adult dose of the EpiPen is expected to be in limited supply at pharmacies until August 31.CanadaJul 30, 2018
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Reality check: Is it safe to use an expired EpiPen in the event of anaphylaxis?A new study by University of California, San Diego finds EpiPens can still be potent up to four years past their expiration dates.HealthMay 9, 2017
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Why the food industry is wary of requiring EpiPens in every restaurantRestaurants are required to equip staff with proper food handling training, hair nets and cleaning supplies. Should that include EpiPens?CanadaMar 29, 2017
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Cole Harbour first to bring ‘life-saving’ EpiPen program to Nova ScotiaCole Harbour Place is the first Nova Scotia facility to install "life-saving" project.CanadaNov 18, 2016
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Canadian teen to Prime Minister Trudeau: remove peanuts and tree nuts from airplanesCanadian teenager Luke Sullivan wants the Prime Minister to remove peanuts and nuts from airlines to make it safer for those with life-threatening food allergies.HealthJan 11, 2016
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RECALL: Epinephrine injectors ‘Allerject’ may not give the correct doseFamilies were forced to check their epinephrine injectors one day before Halloween as Sanofi is recalling its Allerject injectors nationwide.Oct 29, 2015
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