#WhereIsYourEPI?

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed.

FoodAllergyConsulting.com

Moving beyond awareness to education:  Each month I will launching an educational campaign to help get important information about managing food allergies out to greater community.  I hope that you will join me!

The educational campaign for February is #WhereIsYourEPI?

The purpose of this campaign is to emphasize the importance of having epinephrine immediately available at all times.

#WhereIsYourEpi

 

 

Did you know that a delay in using epinephrine for a life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) can have a huge impact on the outcome of the patient and can even result in death? 
What research reveals:
  • The delay or non-use of epinephrine is risk factor for fatal anaphylaxis (more info here)
  • The later you use the epi, the higher likelihood of hospitalization (more info here)
  • In a recent survey, only 40% of those with life-threatening food allergies were carrying their epinephrine
No one plans to have an allergic reaction.
Reactions can happen ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.  That is why it is important that those with food allergies ALWAYS have epinephrine immediately available.

LET’S TURN THIS AROUND!

How can you help?

  1. Post the #WhereIsYourEPI? image (above) to social media.
  2. Ask your loved ones with food allergies this important question and encourage them to always have their epinephrine.
  3. Enter my contest. Let’s set a good example.  Show us how you keep epi immediately available at all times (whether at home, at school or out and about)  by posting a picture to my website or by posting to twitter and you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card.*
* All twitter entries must be tagged with #WhereIsYourEPI? and @MennettLeeLLC  to be considered.  All website entries should be posted here.  Not tech savvy?  Send your submission to: gmleeconsulting@gmail.com.  By entering the contest, you allow Mennett Lee, LLC to use your image.  Contest ends February 14, 2015.  Winner will be selected on February 20, 2014.
Related Post:
New Food Allergy Agenda: Moving Beyond Awareness to Education

 

 

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6 Responses to #WhereIsYourEPI?

  1. Sharon (Nut Free Wok) says:
    January 21, 2015 at 5:45 am

    I’m in! Great idea Gina!!

    Reply
  2. Caroline says:
    January 21, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Good work Gina! This concept is fun and everyone loves a good concept while receiving good information. Bravo on the concept.

    Reply
  3. Quick Q: Where is Your EPI? - Grateful Foodie says:
    January 28, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    […] am inviting you to visit Gina’s website to read her piece, “#WhereIsYourEpi?  Not only will you find crucial information she is offering an exciting contest to win a $50 […]

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  4. Get to Know Your Epi & Practice! - Nut Free Wok says:
    March 1, 2015 at 8:03 am

    […] Review “Where is your epi?”  last month’s educational campaign and think through how you will ensure that you have access to your epi when needed at home or when you are out. […]

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