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Allergies, anaphylaxis and EpiPens

Spare pens, AAI training and trip protocols.

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Every school should have: spare AAI (legal since 2017), at least 2 trained staff per shift, allergy-aware kitchen, no food-sharing policies, inclusive parties, pen on every trip.

IHP must include photo of child + pens, signs of reaction, exact protocol (AAI → 999 → second pen at 5 mins → lie flat, legs up).

Resources: Anaphylaxis UK, Allergy UK.

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