Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you are allergic to, such as, but not limited to, peanuts or bee stings.

Symptoms of Allergy, mild to moderate reaction:

• Hives, welts or itching red lumps.
• Tightness or swelling of the throat, tongue, or uvula.
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrohea.
• Facial Swelling.

Symptoms of Anaphylaxis, severe (call an ambulance):

• Difficulty with breathing and/or noisy breathing.
• Wheeze or persistent cough.
• Swelling of the tongue.
• Swelling and/or tightness of the throat.
• Difficulty talking or hoarse voice.
• Persistent dizziness or collapse.
• Becoming pale and floppy (common in infants and small children).

Our service requires an Allergy or Anaphylaxis Plan for your child if they are diagnosed by a doctor. In addition, all medication for your child will need to be provided, clearly labelled with a doctors label for storing in accordance to our Medication Policy. At all times, an educator with Allergy and Anaphylxis training is present at the service.

If you think your child is at risk of anaphylaxis, getting a diagnosis is important. This means a doctor will need to identify what’s causing your child to have an allergic reaction.To start the process of allergy diagnosis, you can talk to your family GP, who can refer your child to an allergy and immunology specialist for allergy testing.