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How to give an EpiPen®

EPIPEN® ADMINISTRATION

EpiPen® rhyme: Blue to the sky; orange to the thigh 

HOW TO POSITION A CHILD OR AN ADULT HAVING A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION (ANAPHYLAXIS)

This animation was developed by the National Allergy Council.

Content updated July 2021

IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are having an allergic reaction follow advice on your ASCIA Action Plan.

If in doubt, give the Anapen® or EpiPen®.

Do not call us for emergency advice.

If you do not have an ASCIA Action Plan and/or an Anapen® or EpiPen® call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.