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ASCIA guidelines for prevention of anaphylaxis in schools, pre‐schools and childcare: 2012 update
Author(s) -
Vale Sandra,
Smith Jill,
Said Maria,
Dunne Geraldine,
Mullins Raymond,
Loh Richard
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/jpc.12166
Subject(s) - medicine , anaphylaxis , allergy , food allergy , minimisation (clinical trials) , family medicine , pediatrics , immunology , pathology
Appropriate management and prevention of anaphylaxis in the school, pre‐school and childcare settings requires advanced planning and communication. The A ustralasian S ociety of C linical I mmunology and A llergy has developed G uidelines for P revention of A naphylaxis in S chools, P re‐schools and C hildcare to assist school, pre‐school and childcare staff in appropriate implementation of risk‐minimisation strategies. Risk‐minimisation strategies recommended take into consideration the needs of the allergic child; effectiveness of measures; stresses on parents and staff, the allergic child and their peers; and the implications of the recommended risk‐minimisation strategies. These G uidelines address risk‐minimisation strategies for food, insect and medication allergies; however, the majority of strategies relate to food allergy due to the higher risk of exposure in these settings. Training in recognition of allergic symptoms (including anaphylaxis), appropriate response and treatment, as well as how to prevent exposure to known allergens are essential for effective anaphylaxis management in the school, pre‐school and childcare settings.