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The primary way to prevent anaphylaxis is to avoid known triggers (allergens). Additionally, you can reduce your risk by taking the following precautions:
* Wear a medical alert necklace or bracelet that provides information about your allergies.
* Always carry your prescribed emergency medications (e.g., epinephrine autoinjector) with you. Your doctor can provide specific recommendations on what should be in your kit.
* Regularly check the expiration date of your autoinjector and obtain a new prescription before it expires.
* Inform all healthcare professionals about your allergies and medication reactions.
* If you are allergic to stinging insects, be cautious: Wear long-sleeved clothing and pants, avoid walking barefoot in grass, stay away from bright colors, perfumes, colognes, or scented lotions, and do not drink directly from soda cans outdoors. If you encounter a stinging insect, remain calm, slowly move away, and avoid swatting at it.
* If you have food allergies, carefully read the labels of all foods you purchase and consume. As manufacturing processes can change, it's important to regularly check labels.
* When dining out, ask questions to learn how each dish is prepared and what ingredients it contains. Even a very small amount of an allergen can trigger a severe reaction.
How is anaphylaxis prevented?
* Wear a medical alert necklace or bracelet that provides information about your allergies.
* Always carry your prescribed emergency medications (e.g., epinephrine autoinjector) with you. Your doctor can provide specific recommendations on what should be in your kit.
* Regularly check the expiration date of your autoinjector and obtain a new prescription before it expires.
* Inform all healthcare professionals about your allergies and medication reactions.
* If you are allergic to stinging insects, be cautious: Wear long-sleeved clothing and pants, avoid walking barefoot in grass, stay away from bright colors, perfumes, colognes, or scented lotions, and do not drink directly from soda cans outdoors. If you encounter a stinging insect, remain calm, slowly move away, and avoid swatting at it.
* If you have food allergies, carefully read the labels of all foods you purchase and consume. As manufacturing processes can change, it's important to regularly check labels.
* When dining out, ask questions to learn how each dish is prepared and what ingredients it contains. Even a very small amount of an allergen can trigger a severe reaction.