Allergic reactions

Prevention:

• Avoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic reaction, even a mild one, in the past.
  
• If you have a child who is allergic to certain foods, introduce one new food at a time so you can recognize an allergic reaction.
• A medical ID tag should be worn by people who know that they have serious allergic reactions.
• If you have a history of a serious allergic reactions, carry emergency medications (such as diphenihydramine[hyperlink] and injectible epinephrine or a bee sting kit) according to your health care provider's instructions.
• Do not use your injectible epinephrine on anyone else. They may have a condition (such as a heart problem) that could be affected by this drug.

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial