Then she tries again, but this time she uses her thumb as leverage, and ends up stabbing herself. "It just shot me," the girl can be heard repeating over and over again. EpiPens are only available to ...

Allergies are complicated immune system responses to something your body perceives as a "threat." This can include outdoor allergens like pollen and ragweed; indoor allergens like dust and mold; foods ...

For those dealing with seasonal allergies, an over the counter medication may do the trick. But when it comes to severe allergic reactions, an EpiPen may be necessary. It’s a memory Azra Belhaj won’t ...

EpiPen is a first-line, emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions. Benadryl is used for milder allergic reactions. The decision of when to use one or the other depends on the specific symptoms ...

In a severe allergic emergency, symptom recognition and immediate treatment are vital. Watch this video tutorial to get acquainted with how and when to use an EpiPen for adults. Kids are hollering ...

NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins Kathie Lee and Hoda with vital information that you need to know in case your child, or a child in your care, suffers a reaction due to a food ...

Doctors prescribe EpiPen (epinephrine injection) to treat anaphylaxis from any cause, including food and medication allergies. Use EpiPen as soon as symptoms start or just after exposure to a known ...

California has joined a growing number of states that allow restaurants and other businesses to take customer service to a new level: potentially saving a guest’s life. The legislation in California, ...

Chrisma Obiniana’s daughter, Kalea, is allergic to peanuts, cashews and pistachios Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work ...