What You Need to Know About EpiPen use

By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide

Updated December 20, 2008

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The hard plastic case protects EpiPen from accidental discharge in your backpack or purse. It won't be of any use to you during an anaphylactic reaction if it doesn't have any epinephrine left in it.

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• Tell People Where to Find Your EpiPen
• Keep EpiPen in the Case
• Check the Expiration Date Regularly
• Check for Clarity Regularly
• Familiarize Yourself with the EpiPen
• Discard Properly After Use

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