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FAQs
- Can the "spare" AAI be used in an adult?
- What dose of adrenaline auto-injector should schools obtain?
- Who can administer the "spare" AAI?
- Can the "spare" AAI(s) be used in any child who has anaphylaxis?
- Where can pharmacists locate information on a school, including head teacher/principal details if required?
- What records do I need to keep in the pharmacy?
- How do schools obtain “spare” AAI(s)?
- Where should the spare AAI be stored?
- What dose of adrenaline auto-injector should schools obtain / healthcare professionals prescribe?
- How can I prevent my child being bullied at school due to their food allergy?
- My child has not been prescribed an AAI, what happens if they have anaphylaxis?
- My child can react to tiny amounts of food: how does this impact on their taking part in lessons than involve cooking/preparing food?
- How can I make sure the school don’t give my child something they’re allergic to?
- What about school trips?
- My child has been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector: what happens when they are in the playground or on the sports field?
- How many AAIs should my child have at school?
- Why has the law changed on how schools can obtain AAIs?
- Does this change cover Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
- Can after-school clubs, such as girl guides/scouts etc. obtain AAIs under the legislation?
- What should happen when a pupil who is at risk of anaphylaxis goes on a school trip or attends a different school to take part in a sporting activity?
- Do schools have to buy "spare" AAI(s) for emergency use?
- How much will the AAI cost the schools?
- Can the school choose which brand of AAI to obtain as the "spare" AAI?
- Can local authority nurseries or independent schools buy "spare" AAIs?
- If a pupil is pregnant and having a severe allergic reaction can you still administer an AAI or will this harm the baby?
- What should staff do if they are unsure whether a pupil is having a severe allergic reaction?