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  • Egg allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic reactions in children.
  • Symptoms range from hives or hay fever (allergic rhinitis) to life-threatening severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
  • Visit your doctor or clinical immunology/allergy specialist to diagnose egg allergy and other food allergies. If you are at risk of anaphylaxis, you will be prescribed an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector (such as EpiPen® or Anapen®) which is lifesaving in the event of a reaction.
  • Your doctor will give you an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Action Plan for Anaphylaxis for the brand of injector prescribed.
  • The best way to manage an egg allergy is to avoid all food containing egg or egg products.
  • Learn to read food labels so you can avoid foods that cause allergic reactions.
  • Tell food service staff about your allergy when eating out.
  • If you, or someone in your care, have a severe allergic reaction, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. The person having the reaction should not stand or walk. Administer an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector (such as EpiPen® or Anapen®) into the outer mid-thigh. Further doses of adrenaline may be given if there is no response after 5 minutes. Give adrenaline first, then asthma reliever puffer, if required.

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Reviewed on: 11-04-2022