Information for schools and early childhood education/care
Important Notice: EpiPen® Jr Out of Stock - 5 December 2019
ASCIA has been notified that EpiPen® Jr will not be available from 5 December 2019. People who are newly diagnosed or who have used their last EpiPen® Jr may not be able to purchase an EpiPen® Jr device until stock arrives from the United States on 17 December 2019 or shortly thereafter.
Further information:
www.allergy.org.au/about-ascia/info-updates/further-important-about-epipen-jr-supply
www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/epipen-jr-out-of-stock
Parents and carers requiring documentation for early childhood education/care centres during the out of stock period can use this ASCIA document:
ASCIA EpiPen Jr Out of Stock ECEC December 201997.98 KB
ASCIA action plans, e-training courses and guidelines are used throughout Australasian schools and early childhood education/care services.
Anaphylaxis e-training for schools and early childhood education/care
www.allergy.org.au/patients/anaphylaxis-e-training-schools-and-childcare
Anaphylaxis resources - including action plans and instructional videos
www.allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis management guidelines
www.allergy.org.au/health-professionals/papers/prevent-anaphylaxis-in-schools-childcare
Risk minimisation strategies for schools, preschools and childcare services
ASCIA Risk minimisation strategies March 20151.13 MB
250K youth project resources
Slide set - are you allergy aware?
Primary School
Allergy Aware presentation primary school654.75 KB
Secondary School
Allergy Aware presentation secondary school699.66 KB
Patient support organisations
www.allergy.org.au/patients/patient-support-information
Food Allergy Xplained – interactive information resource for teenagers
www.foodallergyxplained.com.au
Content updated November 2019
