Why Epipen cases should not be carry inside a bag

Can you find the Epipen in just seconds? How fast can someone find your Epipens? 

Can you find the #Epipen in less than 5 seconds?  How fast can a stranger find them for you if you left them inside your bag or backpack?

Always carry life saving medications inside a carrier that you can wear and strap on to your body.
It is important for it to have  prominently display the Universal Emergency  Medical Alert Symbol to ensure those around you and emergency personnel can quickly noticed that you have emergency medications and can help if you are having an #anaphylaxis reaction. 

When at Home...

Get those epi's out of the kitchen cabinets, bathroom drawers, medicine cabinets, and bags. Place them inside a clear bowl or nice shallow basket in a high traffic area and visible to everyone: on a table or shelf by the home entrance, on a hook next to the front door, or next to where home and car keys are always placed.

School, Office, Going for a walk...

If you got a prescription from a doctor for epineprhine auto injectors it means you need to carry them.  Go and fill the prescription if you haven't done it yet, and most importantly, "Don't step out of you home without your epinephrine".

Where to carry the Epipen's  
Nothing makes it easier to self carry your epi's than having the injectors inside a carrier that you can just grab and strap on ~ wear it like a piece of clothing. Cargo pants are great, but not all have pockets that are big enough and if they do, there will be instances when you want to wear other clothing, and this is another reason why is necessary to plan ahead and find an epinephrine medicine carrier of every occasion of your life.

To find appropriate pouches and cases search the web by using key words like:  Epipen carriers, auviq holders, epipen holsters, epineprhine pouches ,epipen waist slings.   Make sure to get one that prominently displays the universal medical alert symbol so that others can easily find where you keep your epi's in case of an emergency. 

Omaxcare.com concealed medicine carriers
Manufacturers of undergarment carriers especially designed to comfortably carry and conceal up to two epipen or auviq.

You can find these athletic straps and concealed wear holders at 

www.OmaxCare products 

www.Allergyneeds.com

and at #Amazon webstore 

Insulated Fire Retardant and Waterproof

WaistPal no plastic buckles fully lined inside
Comfort Plus design that allows free movement

WaistPal with AuviQ inside. Images showing
front pocket. Second pocket is on the back.

LegBuddy by Omaxcare

How safe are schools if you have peanut allergy.

Peanut Free Schools: 

The concept of peanut free schools didn't exist twenty years ago and so far it doesn't seem like the concept is the way to go. Everyday more and more children are suffering from multiple anaphylaxis allergies.  Teachers don't have the bandwith to watch what every child eats or doesn't eat. Is up to the parents to start teaching the allergic child what they can and cannot eat before the start attending school. 

If you are a parent trying to teach teachers about food allergens it continues to be quite a challenge to say the least, it is still an impossible task. No matter how many years go by, it seems that the only "proven" effective solution is to focus your efforts in teaching your child to live with food allergies instead of trying to change the world. 

Comments from  Moms of children that now are in teens share their story:

"At the age of two, I started taking my daughter to the supermarket almost daily to help her visually learn what she could and could not eat. By age four, she was reading labels and could tell if it was safe to eat the food. "Better safe than sorry" continues to be our mantra. Not eating and staying hungry until you get back home is better than eating something you aren't sure is one hundred percent safe. 

Give and Extra Set of Epipen to School and Caretakers:
Everyone feels that  forcing a child to carry Epipen is like making them carry  an illegal weapon , because most parents continue to focus on educating the schools instead of the child.   Today, thanks to the efforts of some amazing parents, all but five states in the US have passed the "self carry epinephrine legislation". Unfortunately, the majority of food allergic kids are still not carrying their Epipen's on them. 


What experienced moms say about peanut free schools
I am not a fan of peanut-free schools because it can paradoxically lead to a false sense of security, could affect how soon a kid learns how to manage their food allergies in the real world, and it will not help the millions of kids allergic to other foods. “If you walk into a school and start asking teachers if they know what an Epipen is and how to use it, most will answer yes. If you don't say a word and simply show them an Epipen the majority will ask; What is that?

How safe is the school you choose?
Unfortunately, most first aid training given to school personnel do not include when nor how to administer an epinephrine injection. More efforts are needed to teach kids and school personnel about managing food allergies like adequate monitoring of meals and snacks, reading labels, clean up after food is served, creating a not sharing food policy, hand washing, and ensuring children self carry their epipens and school personnel learns how and when they need to administer the injection. 

Do you know how to use an Epipen?  If you haven't practice with an expired auto injector how to use it, believe me, you really don't know how to use it.  
Practice by injecting an expired epi in an orange or an old piece of meat.  Also teach the allergic child, his/her siblings and friends. 

The person with the allergy needs to self carry a set of epineprhine injectors 24.7
Don't let your food allergic child or loved ones step outside your home unless they have the Epipen's; not with them, but ON them. Make it clear and remind everyone that carrying the epipen is a rule that can't be broken, just like going out of the house naked is unacceptable. To ensure 100% compliance get an epicarrier. It needs to be discreet, cool looking, and comfortable. 

For kids and teens, especially boys the most practical solution is an undergarment leg holster or waistband that can be discreetly concealed under their clothes. There are few options out there. I recommend the LegBuddy and WaistPal because I had to create them for my husband and son and they have been using them since 2006. This is not s sales pitch but as a closed friend always tells me, "You need to promote and keep blogging about the OmaxCare Epipen holders... by not doing so you could be denying others from finding a life saving solution". 

Where to find allergy alert clothing accesories that are also epipen carriers suitable for school students: www.allergyneeds.com  www.epicarriers.com   wwwomaxcare.com
Discreet undergarment waist sling to carry epipens that are most suitable for students.

Allergy epipen new small auto injectors available in the US

LegBuddy epineprhine case holder

UPDATE:All of the epineprhine auto injectors talking devises were recalled in november 2015 due to faulty mechanism. The company that makes them, Sonifi, hasn't given any updates of when or if they will become available. No other company is making smaller devises at this time. 

The information below was originally published when the new small epinephrine auto injector devises news came out. 

Sanofi announced in February 2013 that Auvi-Q™ (epinephrine injection, USP) is available in U.S. retail pharmacies nationwide with a prescription from a healthcare provider.


Auvi-Q is the first-and-only epinephrine auto-injector with audio and visual cues for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions in people who are at risk for or have a history of anaphylaxis. The size and shape of a credit card and the thickness of a smart phone, Auvi-Q is a breakthrough in epinephrine auto-injector device design that talks patients and caregivers step-by-step through the injection process.



Up to six million Americans may be at risk for anaphylaxis, although the precise incidence is unknown and likely under-reported. While guidelines emphasize the importance of the life-saving role of epinephrine, two large surveys show that two-thirds of patients and caregivers do not carry their epinephrine auto-injectors as recommended, and nearly half worry that others will not know how to use their or their child's epinephrine auto-injector correctly during an emergency.


Multiple studies have found an association between delay in epinephrine administration and death from anaphylaxis. Life-threatening allergic reactions may occur as a result of exposure to allergens including foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, soy and wheat; insect stings; latex and medication, among other allergens and causes.


About Auvi-Q

Auvi-Q provides users with audible and visual cues, including a five-second injection countdown and an alert light to signal when the injection is complete. Auvi-Q also features an automatic retractable needle mechanism to help prevent accidental needle sticks.

LegBuddy by Omaxcare.com






Auvi-Q epinephrine auto injectors carriers that are stylish and discreet.

New Epipen athletic design for children and teens with food allergies and anaphylaxis

It is the parents job to not only ensure caregivers and school personnel know about your children allergies and access to their medications but most importantly, they need to train and educate their allergic child how to take care of themselves.  First is how to avoid the foods they are allergic to, and secondly, why they can never leave their home without their Epipen.

 

When raising a child  one of the first thing parent teach them is that they can't leave the house alone or without wearing clothing.    When you have a child with food allergies allowing them to leave the house without self carrying their epinephrine is as dangerous as letting them go out alone and naked.  

LIFE THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE ANYTIME
A person who is experiencing anaphylaxis needs to receive epinephrine immediately; rapid decline in blood pressure and death can occur within minutes. According to the National Institutes of Health. during anaphylaxis  reactions  repeat doses may be necessary, which is why doctors recommend having two epinephrine auto-injectors on hand in case of emergency.

STUDENTS LIFE'S AT RISK.  Students with potentially deadly allergies to foods, latex, bees, and much more are putting themselves in danger by failing to carry life saving adrenaline/epinephrine injectors. Among the reasons why students do not always carry their EpiPens is because the tubes are too bulky or are not deemed to ‘be cool’.


NO MORE EXCUSES new "body wear" designed as undergarment are the super cool looking concealed LegBuddy and WaistPal sling  that were created by a kid and his mom.

Today these products are available under the OmaxCare brand who decided to start manufacturing and selling them to help reduce the number of anaphylaxis fatalities among kids, teens and adults.

TEENS AND KIDS with anaphylaxis food allergies are more than willing to self carry their epi's when adults help them find discreet comfortable carrying solutions.  One carrier for every occasion.

 Help spread the word &  STOP ANAPHYLAXIS

No More Excuses  
Carry two Epinephrines ON you at all Times

Together we can help stop anaphylaxis

OmaxCare LegBuddy and WaistPal especially designed for carrying epinephrine auto injectors.
Fits two auto injectors such as: Epipen, AuviQ, Anapen, Allerject and more. 

Epipen case a allergy treatment  carrier that works

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Miami Beach crew workers working under severe weather quickly repaired the failed water pump. It was dark with the wind blowing water combined with rain showers you could only see their flashlights and reflective vests.   City of Miami Beach workers continued working under the rain with winds and water levels reaching above their knees.  Thank you for your dedicated service!

Epipen cases children and teens parents need.to buy

When parents help their children find not one but various Epipen carriers they like they will carry their epinephrine auto injectors. One of the most popular tweets that was liked and re-tweeted by @teenfaab ,the Teen Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis team, was the one below that confirms that kids will carry their Epipens if their parents help.

Discreet and Comfortable

Legbuddy and WaistPal "Body Wear" is the most popular among school age kids and teens. Because they are designed as a comfortable undergarment like an underwear, the body heat in combination with the high grade neoprene material of the pockets it helps keep the temperature of the epinephrine auto injectors. 

@Omaxcare: If a child @teenfaab doesn't carry their  #Epipen is the parents fault.

LegBuddy size XS by OmaxCare 

Body Wear Epipen Case Carrier Best Insulated Available Today

WaistPal by OmaxCare

At what age children start carrying the Epipen.

Should a child carry their Epipens?
If you took your child to see a doctor and he gave you a prescription for an Epipen it means he/she needs to carry them.   Teach your kid to self carry their epinephrine as soon as they start going to school.  

Are kids going to feel different or weird because they need to carry epinephrine ? 
Yes they will, but better safe than sorry. Keeping the epi's in the nurses office or even if there is a set of injectors in every classroom is never going to be safer than having them inside a pouch that you can strap to your body. 

Why should a young child carry his Epipen?
Most moms of teenagers will tell you that the best thing to do as a mom is not only to teach them how to self carry the Epipens  but to also  make it a rule that can't be broken.  "You can't go out of the house without shoes...right? Same with the epi's. 

What can you do if your child refuses to carry the large Epipen Tubes?
Help them by finding an epi carrier they feel comfortable with.  Just like you look for different shoes you need to look for different carriers that fits them comfortably.  They will also need to have one for every type of activity. Make sure to look for one that they can wear on their bodies like the undergarment waistpal or legbuddy so they won't be left inside a locker or in the car.  Cargo pants are also good. 

 No excuses! Self carry epinephrine. Nothing safer than having the epinephrine injectors on you.  

Discreet modern athletic style first aid medicine carriers for kids and teens.

Designed by kid who didn't wanted to keep the epi's concealed
 the Waistpal has no plastic buckles and is fully lined
"Soft Underwear Athletic Style"

WaistPal sold at: www.omaxcare.com

LegBuddy available at epicarriers.com

When you have a child with food allergies allowing them to leave the house without self carrying their epinephrine is as dangerous as letting them go out alone and naked.  Make carrying the epipen a rule that can't be broken. When they get older, they will thank you for it. 

Epipen Junior ages five and older

The best epineprhine "Epipen" carrier is the one that kids, teens, and adults will be willing to use. Today, the most liked carrier among individuals with anaphylaxis food alleriges is the LegBuddy by omaxcare.

Image showing children ages six and older wearing LegBuddy epineprhine auto injectos carrier by OmaxCare.
Check them out at
www.omaxcare.com 

Teaching kids and school.teachers about food allergies and carrying the Epipen

Peanut Free Schools: 

It has been over twenty years since the number of people born with food allergies started getting noticed.  The concept of peanut free schools didn't exist twenty years ago and so far it doesn't seem like the concept is the way to go. 

If you are a parent trying to teach teachers about food allergens it continues to be quite a challenge to say the least, it is still an impossible task. No matter how many years go by, it seems that the only "proven" effective solution is to focus your efforts in teaching your child to live with food allergies instead of trying to change the world. 

 Moms of children that now are in teens share their story:

"At the age of two, I started taking my daughter to the supermarket almost daily to help her visually learn what she could and could not eat. By age four, she was reading labels and could tell if it was safe to eat the food. "Better safe than sorry" continues to be our mantra. Not eating and staying hungry until you get back home is better than eating something you aren't sure is one hundred percent safe. 

Give and Extra Set of Epipen to School and Caretakers:
Everyone feels that  forcing a child to carry Epipen is like making them carry  an illegal weapon , because most parents continue to focus on educating the schools instead of the child.   Today, thanks to the efforts of some amazing parents, all but five states in the US have passed the "self carry epinephrine legislation". Unfortunately, the majority of food allergic kids are still not carrying their Epipen's on them. 


What experienced moms say about peanut free schools
I am not a fan of peanut-free schools because it can paradoxically lead to a false sense of security, could affect how soon a kid learns how to manage their food allergies in the real world, and it will not help the millions of kids allergic to other foods. “If you walk into a school and start asking teachers if they know what an Epipen is and how to use it, most will answer yes. If you don't say a word and simply show them an Epipen the majority will ask; What is that?

How safe is the school you choose?
Unfortunately, most first aid training given to school personnel do not include when nor how to administer an epinephrine injection. More efforts are needed to teach kids and school personnel about managing food allergies like adequate monitoring of meals and snacks, reading labels, clean up after food is served, creating a not sharing food policy, hand washing, and ensuring children self carry their epipens and school personnel learns how and when they need to administer the injection. 

Do you know how to use an Epipen? Parents need to teach their kids how to use the Epipen and ensure that they self carry the auto injectors. Don't let your food allergic kids step outside your home unless they have the Epipen's; not with them, but ON them. Make it clear and remind your child that carrying the epipen is a rule that can't be broken, just like going out of the house naked is unacceptable. To ensure 100% compliance get an epicarrier. It needs to be discreet, cool looking, and comfortable. 

For kids and teens, especially boys the most practical solution is an undergarment leg holster or waistband that can be discreetly concealed under their clothes. There are few options out there. I recommend the LegBuddy and WaistPal because I had to create them for my husband and son and they have been using them since 2006. This is not s sales pitch but as a closed friend always tells me, "You need to promote and keep blogging about the OmaxCare Epipen holders... by not doing so you could be denying others from finding a life saving solution". 

Where to find allergy alert clothing accesories that are also epipen carriers suitable for school students: www.allergyneeds.com  www.epicarriers.com   wwwomaxcare.com
Discreet undergarment waist sling to carry epipens that are most suitable for students.

Allergy Epipen Amazing Hacks

Thank you Allergic Living!

At Allergic Living, we know that life with food allergies, asthma or celiac disease can lead to innumerable hours spent managing your family’s meals and environment. From remembering to take epinephrine auto-injectors without fail, to minding asthma triggers and packing food on the go, a lot of little things can add up over the course of a day, a week, a year.

That’s why we’re pleased to bring you a list of nine small but important ideas, life hacks if you will, to help ease your load. Whether you’re a parent, a teen or a just diagnosed adult, there’s something here for everyone to make life with allergies, asthma and celiac disease more user-friendly.

1. EVER-READY DESSERT OR MEAL
How to defrost your social life.

With allergies and celiac disease, make the freezer your best friend. Being prepared for unexpected gatherings can help to keep you safe – and socializing. Dietitian and celiac expert Shelley Case coined the term “planned overs”. She doubles or even triples a favorite recipe, and freezes the rest in single portions. Apply that logic to pasta sauce or hearty soups, and you’ll have potluck-to-go.

For kids, inform birthday party hosts of precautions, and that your child will bring a safe dessert. Then make that task a breeze with bake-ahead cupcakes popped into the freezer. On the big day, thaw and frost, and pack your quick creation into a carrier such as the dapper Cupcake To Go holder. The holder’s color choices also help to avoid mix-ups or cross-contact. Invest in a good-sized freezer, and your family will be party-ready.

2. TOOTHBRUSH COVERS
Safety meets fun.

The essence of a good life hack is a small thing that makes life easier in a number of ways. Covering up your toothbrush, or your kids’ brushes, to make them less likely to be mixed up, and to avoid contact with allergens or gluten-containing food another child was eating, is a little idea that can make a big difference.

The covers, such as those made by Dentek, may also curb the spread of germs. With cute animal designs such as pandas, elephants and cows, who knows: the kids may actually get excited about brushing those teeth!

3. WEAR YOUR EPI
Tote your medicine without a bag.

Every person with severe allergies knows it’s a must to carry at least one epinephrine auto-injector at all times. But the editors here have also heard many excuses: “I didn’t want to carry a bag”; “I needed my hands free”; “I left mine in my locker”.

The trouble with excuses is that they won’t do much for you in an emergency. They also aren’t necessary – so heave them out the window. The fact is, whether you’re planning to play sports, go for a job, or bust some dance moves, there are ways to keep your auto-injector close.

For instance, it’s exactly the active situation that Omaxcare desired durable auto-injector carriers that strap to either the waist or the leg. These products are perfect for times when you need ease of movement or discretion under a pant leg. They’re also proof once again that food allergies need not slow anybody down.

 continue to full article:  http://allergicliving.com/2016/04/05/9-amazing-life-hacks-for-allergies/

Kids Epipen carrier that won't hurt them

What matters the most is to help kids and teens find emergency medicine carriers that they will use.

Are parent buying #Epipen #carriers that could hurt their kids?

No one knows how difficult it is having to carry the large epi pen shots until they have to do so. When it comes to kids, the emotional daily challenges they have to face worrying about anaphylaxis #foodallergy is something that most parents can't really comprehend By time parents start noticing that their kids are been bully or made fun of because of their allergies some children have already exposed themselves to having a severe reaction. It gets even more difficult when you realize that carrying their epinephrine auto injectors is something they want to do but don't want anyone to know about it.


Do's and Dont's 

• If you don't make it a rule and start teaching them that self carrying their epi's is a rule that can't be broken, they will not develop the habit to do so and as they get older it will be more difficult to do so.
• If you make   them to wear a noticeable carrier like a fanny pack or a waist hanging pouch  they will eventually be bullied and made fun of.
• If you buy them a nice printed looking pouch that looks more like a pencil case or a makeup bag, in case of an emergency it will be difficult for school nurses, coaches and first response emergency personnel to find them. 
• If you believe that while they are in school not carrying their epi's on them is safe, think again. What happens during after school activities? When the school nurse goes out to lunch ans no epipens in the classrooms?
• Many Sports packs suddenly got an allergy label and when used to carry auto injectors the plastic buckles could hurt  during typical kids games. Also, the epipens bounce and make a funny sound when you run. 
• Are you sure your kid is carrying a waist pack that is fire retardant?  
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The WaistPal is by far the  most convenient and comfortable epineprhine auto injector carrier for school age kids ages six to 19. 

• Designed as an undergarment waist sling with no plastic buckles.
• Two small tight pockets, one in front and another one on the back securely hold the auto injectors.
• Made of high quality neoprene material that is fire retardant, water resistant and that helps keep maintain the temperature of the injectors.
• Athletic cool design with prominently displayed medical alert symbol in color red let's others know quickly notice that they are carrying emergency medications. 

Kids and teens need to self carry their Epipen. No excuses. 

If you have a child with anaphylaxis allergies and you got a prescription for epineprhine auto injectors it means they need to self carry the auto injectors 24/7. Not having immediate access to epi's could hurt them.  Making them wear a fanny pack or a pouch with a huge sign that says ALLERGIC TO NUTS could expose them to bullying and unnecessary social inflicted risks.

Every time you buy them an outfit, make sure they have large pockets like cargo pants do, or find the necessary accessory to ensure they comply with the responsibility of self carrying their life saving epineprhine auto injectors.  Help your kids be ready to help themselves.

Trust your child and help them master this life long task.Given the proper training and tool, no one is more capable to ensure your child has immediate access to their epipens than themselves..

Images of kids and teens with anaphylaxis allergies wearing and/or showing their WaistPal by OmaxCare

Posted by teen in Instagram showing her new WaistPal

Wearing the Waistpal with epipens inside looked great with his Halloween custom 

courtesy of allergickid.com

                                                         

Teen doing parkour with Epipens inside WaistPal

Fifth grade student with Epipen inside Waistpal

Teen with Epipen waistpal