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These documents and links can be used to better understand anaphylaxis and help keep people at risk safe.

This resource outlines the steps to follow if an anaphylactic reaction happens, including the use of epinephrine and body positions to consider.

This flyer provides an overview of the online anaphylaxis courses for the community, schools and child care settings. You can use this flyer to post on your walls, social media, or to hand out to people who would benefit from the courses.

Includes important information about the individual at risk of anaphylaxis. Download includes EpiPen® instructions.

(Accessible version/AODA Compliant)

This edition includes key recommendations, based on the latest research, for the management and treatment of anaphylaxis in the community.

(Accessible version/AODA Compliant)

An overview of this life-saving medication for treating anaphylaxis.

An overview of the basics of food labelling in Canada.

(Accessible version/AODA Compliant)

Sample plan describes how the school community deals with anaphylaxis.

Describes the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the emergency response.

(Accessible version/AODA Compliant)

These links provide additional information about life-threatening allergies, education, and support.

An overview of the free, medically-reviewed and curriculum-linked program ideally suited for grades 4-6 that will help develop the knowledge and skills students need to support the health and well-being of self and others.

This program is endorsed by PHE Canada.

Get information, support, and resources to confidently manage daily living with food allergy.

Access a free curriculum-linked program for teaching students about food allergy and anaphylaxis.

Get information and resources on managing food allergy for ages 13-25.

Leading allergists and experts present on various food allergy and anaphylaxis-related topics.

Policies of Supporting Provinces and Territories

This link to the Food Allergy Canada website has a page with laws, guidelines, and policies by province and territory on on how schools are to manage anaphylaxis.

More policy information can be found in Appendix J of Anaphylaxis in Schools & Other Settings, 3rd Edition Revised.

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* The current version of the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan is dated October 2020. It is an updated version of the August 2016 plan included in Anaphylaxis in Schools & Other Settings, 3rd Edition Revised.