Allergic Reaction

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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
 Should I have allergy shots for allergies to insect stings?
 Should I take allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma?

Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
 Giving a child an epinephrine shot
 Giving yourself an epinephrine shot

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Author: Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNCLast Updated: July 11, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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