Young Margot experienced anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) while celebrating her uncle’s birthday. Her mum, Sally, explains how the blue to the sky, orange to the thigh mantra helped her give EpiPen® for the first time.
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Video: How mum used EpiPen® at a birthday dinner
September 20 2022
Find out what a mother did when her daughter experienced anaphylaxis at a birthday party.
EPI-2023-0168. May 2023.
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