Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

Form developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Epinephrine at Camp

(2023)

A resource to include some details about unassigned Epinephrine at camps, a link to guidelines state by state, suggestions for purchasing and associated cost. Read more

Does your state allow stocking epi in schools? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has a map providing state by state details for stocking epinephrine in schools. Read more

Anaphylaxis Study

ACH participated in an Anaphylaxis study in conjunction with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University initiated in May 2016. Camp nurses provided feedback regarding anaphylaxis in the camp setting allowing us to better understand the implications of care and identify measures to address safety.

Study Findings

Food Allergy Prevalence and Management in an Overnight Summer Camp

Anaphylaxis Knowledge in Camp Personnel

Survey data were collected from camp directors, medical personnel, and camp staff concerning food allergy and anaphylaxis. Knowledge gaps were identified in these groups, particularly in identifying anaphylaxis, but recent training was associated with increased knowledge. Read the Article

Food Allergy Trends and Epinepherine Autoinjector Presence at Summer Camps Read the Article

JOURNAL ALLERGY CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY PRACT VOLUME 5, NUMBER 2

Life with Food Allergies Website

A non-profit organization committed to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) https://www.foodallergy.org

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Website