Anaphylaxis Checklist for Young Adults with Severe Allergies who are Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Care

Understanding your allergies and learning how to look after your health independently makes the transition from paediatric to adult medical care easier.

ASCIA PCC Anaphylaxis Checklist Transitioning Paediatric to Adult Care 202158.99 KB

It is important for you to....

• Have a GP and clinical immunology/allergy specialist whom you see regularly.
• Attend appointments with your GP or clinical immunology/allergy specialist without your parents.
• Provide information to your GP and clinical immunology/allergy specialist and ask questions of them. You could take notes to remind you of what to ask.
• Before you leave your appointment ensure your GP or clinical immunology/allergy specialist has provided:
  - Prescription for adrenaline (epinephrine) injector/s (EpiPen^® or Anapen^®).
  - Education on how to use your adrenaline injector using a trainer device.
  - ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis (red) and Travel Plan.
  - Referral for a clinical immunology/allergy specialist (if required).
  - Education on how to avoid known allergens.
  - Information on what to do should you have an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis.
  - Advice on how to manage your asthma (if relevant).
• See your clinical immunology/allergy specialist to review your allergies every two to three years (or as requested by your specialist). This helps maintain good management of your allergies, and keeps you informed of current treatments and medications that are available to help you manage your allergies.
• Discuss allergen immunotherapy (desensitisation) with your clinical immunology/allergy specialist if you have severe insect allergy, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.
• Have your own Medicare card (Australia).
• Make an appointment to see your clinical immunology/allergy specialist after you had an allergic reaction to a previously confirmed or new allergen, even if you are not due for an appointment.

Emergency treatment

• ALWAYS have your adrenaline injector and ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis with you.

• Know when and how to use your adrenaline injector and be prepared to use it.

• Check and note the expiry date of your adrenaline injector. 
• Educate those around you, including friends, about your allergies and how to use your adrenaline injector.

More information

•  Visit the ASCIA website allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis  

• Contact the patient support organisation in your region:
  Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia www.allergyfacts.org.au or Allergy New Zealand www.allergy.org.nz

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Updated September 2021