Why Might I need an EpiPen /EpiPen Jr. auto-injector?
The EpiPen auto-injector is commonly prescribed for individuals who are anaphylactic- that is, who have had prior severe allergic reactions or those who may be at high risk (e.g., a family history of severe reactions or a highly allergic / individual). These reactions can be caused by a number of things. For example, some people have severe allergic reactions to certain foods-nuts, shellfish, eggs, etc.-or to certain food additives. Some people react to drugs such as penicillin. For others, a sting from insects-bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, etc.-might trigger a severe allergic reaction. Some people also develop a reaction from exercise or items containing latex-balloons, elastic, or other rubber items. An allergic reaction to any of these may be so severe that it can be life-threatening very quickly and could occur when no physician or hospital is nearby. With an EpiPen auto-injector, an emergency injection of epinephrine is immediately available. The EpiPen injection can help
