Can adrenaline be dangerous?
Adrenaline is a safe, well-understood drug. If an adrenaline injection is administered correctly (into the child's thigh muscle) there is almost no chance of harmful side effects.
The injections that doctors prescribe - the EpiPen or the Anapen - are pre-loaded, single-dose injectors that can be administered by lay people.
Childcare staff who volunteer to administer the injection need to undergo a brief training session, led by a health professional. This training can be arranged through the local surgery, or through local health visiting and school nursing teams. Alternatively, the child's consultant may help.
Your child's early years setting should ensure that its insurance arrangements provide full cover for staff acting within the scope of their employment.
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