Accompanying Information
Myth: “You need to call an ambulance because epinephrine is dangerous.”
Fact: All people experiencing anaphylaxis should be taken to the emergency department by ambulance. Epinephrine is short acting and additional epinephrine as well as additional medical care may be needed.
Commentary: If someone doesn’t give epinephrine because they didn’t want to call an ambulance then they made two mistakes.
For more on steps to be taken in an allergic emergency see If There is an Emergency section in the Living Confidently with Food Allergies Handbook.