Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. 

Anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine), If treatment with adrenaline is delayed, this can result in fatal anaphylaxis. 

This webpage includes links to:

Information for Health Professionals

Action Plans, Forms and Checklists

Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Devices

Anaphylaxis Guidelines

ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training courses

Translations of anaphylaxis information 

Translations of ASCIA anaphylaxis information 

Anaphylaxis Patient Information - English 
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Other Languages
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Maori, Samoan, Tongan  
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - English 
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - Other Languages 
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - Maori, Samoan, Tongan 
Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents - English and Other Languages  
Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents - Maori, Samoan, Tongan 
How to give EpiPen - English and Other Languages 
How to give EpiPen - Maori, Samoan, Tongan 

Further Information

Webpage updated April 2025