Many Early Learning Centers are Unprepared for Anaphylaxis
Let’s Change That
Many Early Learning Centers are Unprepared for Anaphylaxis.
Let’s Change That
Severe food allergies are a growing concern in early childcare settings
The Early Childhood Anaphylaxis Collaborative (ECAC or “the Collaborative”) unites childcare professionals, healthcare providers, parents, and advocates to support early childcare centers in managing anaphylaxis. The Collaborative focuses on equipping early childcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions among young children in their care, including guidance on stocking epinephrine that is not prescribed to a specific person, known as undesignated epinephrine, where permitted.
Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction
It can happen within minutes of exposure to an allergen and requires immediate treatment with epinephrine
One in 10 allergic reactions occur in childcare centers or schools.
One in 10 allergic reactions occur in childcare centers or schools.
Up to one-third of these reactions happen in children with no prior allergy diagnosis, making preparedness essential for early childcare professionals.
Up to one-third of these reactions happen in children with no prior allergy diagnosis, making preparedness essential for early childcare professionals.
