Epipen Carriers read this

[nononsene]

www.allergicliving.com/2018/10/19/experts-viewpoint-on-epinephrine-auto-injector-needle-length-and-dosing-debate/

It gives comfort on the epipen needle length and also thought it is important to know to use the other thigh for a second epipen injection.

[Lovingit81]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[BlackeyedGruesome]

other thigh, got it.

why the fuck do they not tell you these things

[BlackeyedGruesome]

oh and thankyou,

where are my manners?

[fairiedemon]

That’s useful info, thanks.

Now I just have to get my bloody hands on a non expired one as mine expired in October and there is a shortage.

[seanceinterrupted]

@fairiedemon - they have ‘officially’ extended the shelf life of th epipens for adults by about 4 or 6 months (have to google to check)... not for juniors though

[INeedNewShoes]

DD has been prescribed adrenaline and I can't get hold of one. Every pharmacy I phone is telling me just to use the old injector if necessary but she doesn't have one at all yet.

Good to know about the needle being effective though as I was vaguely aware of it being under question.

I also carry epipens but thankfully have a set well in date.

[Loraline]

Thank you.

[Roomba]

Now I just have to get my bloody hands on a non expired one as mine expired in October and there is a shortage.

Same here. Good to know the life has been extended by 6 months, that gives me chance to get hold of new ones.

I didn't know to use the other thigh for a second injection either.