Epipen Carriers read this

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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.

Thank you! Very helpful.

other thigh, got it.

why the fuck do they not tell you these things

oh and thankyou,

where are my manners?

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.

@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

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.

Thank you.

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.