Anaphylaxis
This webpage includes links to:
- Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction, which requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine).
- Anaphylaxis should always be treated as a medical emergency, as delayed treatment can result in death or disability.
- Phone ambulance (000-AU or 111- NZ) after giving adrenaline.
Action Plans, Forms and Checklists
Anaphylaxis Checklist for Adrenaline Prescribers Updated January 2023
Anaphylaxis Checklist for Pharmacists Updated January 2023
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injector information
Adrenaline Injectors for General Use Updated September 2021
Adrenaline Injector Storage, Expiry, Disposal Updated September 2021
Adrenaline for Treatment of Anaphylaxis Updated January 2023
Anaphylaxis Guidelines
ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training courses
Anaphylaxis e-training - Community Updated September 2022
Anaphylaxis e-training - Refresher for Schools, CEC and Community Updated September 2022
Translations of anaphylaxis information
Translations of ASCIA anaphylaxis information New September 2022
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - English Updated September 2021
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Other Languages
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Maori, Samoan, Tongan
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - English Updated September 2021
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
General allergy and anaphylaxis information
Other health professional information is available here: www.allergy.org.au/hp/papers
Information for patients and carers is available here: www.allergy.org.au/patients/information
Patient and carer support organisations are listed here: www.allergy.org.au/patients/patient-support-organisations
Content updated January 2023
