Availability of stock epinephrine in schools is needed to address health disparities in anaphylaxis

Mary K Vetter; Ashley C Newell; Margaret P Huntwork; John C Carlson

doi:10.1016/j.jacig.2022.06.003

Availability of stock epinephrine in schools is needed to address health disparities in anaphylaxis

J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob. 2022 Aug 12;1(4):325-326. doi: 10.1016/j.jacig.2022.06.003. eCollection 2022 Nov.

Authors

Mary K Vetter¹, Ashley C Newell², Margaret P Huntwork¹, John C Carlson¹

Affiliations

¹ Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La.
² Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, La.

Abstract

Significant health disparities exist in the diagnosis, prevalence, and management of anaphylaxis. This case acted as a community-level sentinel event for advocacy efforts to place stock epinephrine into schools throughout the greater New Orleans area.

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; advocacy; health disparities; schools; stock epinephrine.

Publication types

Case Reports