your child is having an anaphylactic reaction
If the child has an adrenaline injector, give this IMMEDIATELY into the outer part of the thigh. Do not delay.
Call 999. Say that your child is having a severe allergic reaction - ANAPHYLAXIS (Ana - Fill - Axis).
Massage the area where you used the adrenaline injector afterwards. This will help the adrenaline get into the body quicker.
If your child is floppy or faint, laying them flat on their back is best (with or without legs up).
If your child is having difficulty breathing, you can sit them up. NEVER leave them standing or let them stand.
If possible, remove the cause of the allergic reaction (e.g. bee sting).
You can use another dose of adrenaline injector if your child seems to be getting worse 5 or 10 minutes after the first dose. Use the adrenaline injector in the outer front part of the thigh again and massage the area again.
Try to remember, and if possible write down, WHAT happened and WHEN, so that you can tell the paramedics. What caused the allergic reaction? What symptoms did your child have? What medication and dose did you give them? How did your child respond? Save the adrenaline injector(s) you used and hand them to the paramedics.
Take a look at the videos below which cover different aspects of anaphylaxis:
