Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition requiring immediate professional medical attention. If you have allergies or are prone to severe allergic reactions, it’s a good idea to work with your allergist or other doctor to know what to do if you unexpectedly come into contact with your allergy trigger.

	Educate family and friends on what to do if you begin to have an anaphylactic episode.
	If your doctor has prescribed self-injectable epinephrine, carry it with you at all times and know how to use it in an allergic emergency.
	Wear a medical bracelet or necklace that identifies your anaphylactic triggers. These bracelets provide crucial information in the case of an emergency.
	Friends, family and caregivers of children who have severe allergies should be given a list of the child's emergency contacts and allergy triggers, and a plan for dealing with an allergic emergency.