Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency.
Anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine), If treatment with adrenaline is delayed, this can result in fatal anaphylaxis.
This webpage includes links to:
Information for Health Professionals
Action Plans, Forms and Checklists
ASCIA Anaphylaxis Checklist for Prescribers (Doctors and Nurse Practitioners)
ASCIA Anaphylaxis Checklist for Pharmacists
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Devices
Adrenaline Devices for General Use
Anaphylaxis Guidelines
ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training courses
Translations of anaphylaxis information
Translations of ASCIA anaphylaxis information
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - English
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Other Languages
Anaphylaxis Patient Information - Maori, Samoan, Tongan
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - English
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - Other Languages
First Aid for Anaphylaxis - Maori, Samoan, Tongan
Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents - English and Other Languages
Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents - Maori, Samoan, Tongan
How to give EpiPen - English and Other Languages
How to give EpiPen - Maori, Samoan, Tongan
Further Information
Webpage updated April 2025