Tag: anaphylaxis
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Grieving Parent Advocates for EpiPen Accessibility in Public Spaces
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt push to save lives, a grieving parent is advocating for legislation aimed at making EpiPens more widely available and accessible in public areas. For those with severe allergies, carrying an EpiPen can be a matter of life and death, yet a tragic incident has highlighted the importance of having…
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Is Your Child’s PB&J More Important Than My Daughter’s Life?
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents of Peanut Butter Enthusiasts, Let’s talk about peanut butter for a moment. I love it, too! One of my go-to breakfasts is a slice of toast slathered with peanut butter, topped with mashed banana and a sprinkle of pecans. It’s a heavenly combination, a true delight for the taste buds.…
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Navigating the Shock of Your Child Needing an EpiPen—And the Frightening Cost That Comes With It
Get Pregnant Fast My little boy was fidgeting on the exam table, clearly relieved to be done with the allergy test. As we awaited the results, a sense of anxiety lingered in the air. When the nurse pointed out the inflamed patches on his back and confirmed that eggs triggered his allergic reaction, my heart…
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The EpiPen: A Pricey Necessity for Some
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking move this week, pharmaceutical giant Mylan increased the price of the EpiPen by over 400%. Friends on social media are reporting that they now face copays of around $250 for a single pen, while NBC News indicates that the price can soar to over $500 without insurance. The rising…