Health Tip: Caring for Your Epi-Pen

(HealthDay News) -- An epi-pen may be a lifesaving injection for a person with severe allergies. But the device must be cared for and stored properly.

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) suggests how to care for your epi-pen:

  • Store it away from direct light.
  • Store it at room temperature.
  • Do not refrigerate it or allow it to freeze.
  • Do not store it in a car, since temperatures can fluctuate drastically.
  • Check your epi solution periodically. If it becomes pinkish or darker than a slight yellow, it may be less effective.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware

    Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards

    Roadside Trees, Bushes Are Cutting Air Pollution, Study Finds

    American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban

    There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air

    Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

    Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?

    Putting the Lid Down Won't Cut Germ Spread From a Toilet Flush

    'Dual Mutant' Seasonal Flu Virus Could Make Some Treatments Ineffective

    What You Need to Know About FluMist, the Nasal Flu Vaccine

    Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses