What You Need to Know About EpiPen use

By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide

Updated December 20, 2008

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It's important to discard a used EpiPen properly. The needle is sharp and can injure someone. If the patient has a virus like HIV or hepatitis, it is possible -- however unlikely -- to spread the disease to another person through a used EpiPen.

Put the EpiPen back in its hard plastic case to transport it to the hospital for proper disposal.

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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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