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The risk of anaphylaxis associated with first exposure to intravenous iron is highest for iron dextran and lowest for iron sucrose

Risk of Anaphylaxis Among IV Iron Products Compared

Risk of anaphylaxis associated with IV iron highest for iron dextran, lowest for iron sucrose
All packs of Auvi-Q injectors are being recalled in the United States as some may not deliver the correct dose of epinephrine

Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis

Injectors may not deliver right amount of drug
Allergists and emergency medicine physicians should continue to work together to improve anaphylaxis care

Allergists, ER Doctors Should Cooperate in Anaphylaxis Care

Epinephrine should be used as first-line therapy for anaphylaxis and those at risk for anaphylaxis
About 15 percent of children who have a severe allergic reaction can have a second one within a few hours

Second Severe Allergic Reaction Within Hours Isn’t Uncommon

Researchers find about one in seven children have repeat episode
Given the increasing epidemic of obesity

Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors

In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length