Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto injector usage

What is anaphylaxis?

• Anaphylaxis is a very contagious infection that causes an itchy, spotty rash.

• Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly. It can be caused by food, medicine or insect stings.

• Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.

• Anaphylaxis is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

Between the years 2022 and 2023 how many people were admitted to hospital due to allergies or anaphylaxis?

• Over 15,000

• Over 35,000

• Over 25,000

• Over 20,000

How many Adrenaline auto injectors should a person carry on them?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When the person is showing signs of anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto injector administered what position should they be in?

• Sitting up

• in the recovery position

• standing up

• lying down with legs elevated

How long after the first adrenaline auto injector dose if needed do you give a second?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes