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A child with a known severe allergy is having a reaction and you used their epinephrine. What next?

Call 911, even if they seem better.

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  1. Call 911 even if symptoms improve ✔
  2. Wait to see if it gets worse
  3. Give a big drink of water

Why: Symptoms can come back after epinephrine seems to work. The Red Cross says emergency medical evaluation is still needed even if the person improves.

Huh, didn't know that: The Red Cross says to help the person lie flat on their back with legs raised, if breathing allows.

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Answer: Call 911 even if symptoms improve. Symptoms can come back after epinephrine seems to work. The Red Cross says emergency medical evaluation is still needed even if the person improves.

  1. American Red Cross: Anaphylaxis www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/anaphylaxis-awareness-and-response
    Even if symptoms improve after epinephrine is administered, emergency medical evaluation is still necessary.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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