First Aid for Anaphylaxis in English and other Languages
Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction, which requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine).- Anaphylaxis should always be treated as a medical emergency, as delayed treatment can result in death or disability.
- Phone ambulance (000-AU or 111- NZ) after giving adrenaline.
Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).
The following translations of First Aid for Anaphylaxis were funded by an educational grant from the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN).
For Maori, Samoan and Tongan translations go to www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/first-aid-for-anaphylaxis-languages-nz
English
ASCIA First Aid Anaphylaxis General with QR Code Orange 2021
Arabic
Arabic ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017145.49 KB
Chinese Simple
Chinese Sim ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018126.35 KB
Chinese Traditional
Chinese Trad Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017131.93 KB
Dinka (South Sudan)
Dinka ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017106.73 KB
French
French ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 201770.31 KB
German
German ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018209.18 KB
Greek
Greek ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017135.29 KB
Hindi
Hindi ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017121.72 KB
Indonesian
Indonesian ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 201773.76 KB
Italian
Italian ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 201772.12 KB
Japanese
Japanese ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017305.53 KB
Karen
Karen ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018128.18 KB
Khmer
Khmer ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018131.74 KB
Korean
Korean ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018246.37 KB
Lao
Lao ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018120.00 KB
Macedonian
Macedonian ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017116.87 KB
Persian/Dari
Persian ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017124.39 KB
Spanish
Spanish ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 201767.66 KB
Tagalog (Phillipines)
Tagalog ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 201773.59 KB
Thai
Thai ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2018131.16 KB
Turkish
Turkish ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017126.02 KB
Vietnamese
Vietnamese ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis First Aid 2017123.66 KB
Disclaimer
ASCIA First Aid for Anaphylaxis is based on the content of the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. It should be used together with instructions on how to use an adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors (e.g EpiPen) which are also available on the ASCIA website:
www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis-resources/how-to-give-epipen-in-english-and-other-languages
This document has been developed and peer reviewed by ASCIA members and is based on expert opinion and the available published literature at the time of review. The development of this document is not funded by any commercial sources and is not influenced by commercial organisations. Information contained in this document is not intended to replace medical advice and any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.
Content updated January 2023
