IMPORTANT recall information and the AAP recommendations for the 2015-2016 flu season.

Happy Halloween!******************************************RECALL: Auvi-Q epinephrine injectors recalled by Sanofi U.S. by Melissa Jenco · News Content Editor   Sanofi U.S. is voluntarily recalling all Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors due to suspected malfunctions that could deliver the wrong dose of medication.   The injectors are used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions, and a patient receiving an incorrect dose could face serious health consequences including death, according to an alert from the Food and Drug Administration.   Sanofi has received 26 unconfirmed reports of possible malfunctions as of Oct. 26. No deaths have been reported.   Although doctors may not be able to contact all of their patients directly, they should use social media and local media outlets to spread the word about the recall, said Bridgette L. Jones, M.D., M.Sc., FAAAAI, FAAP, an allergy, asthma and immunology specialist with Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics and a member of the AAP Committee on Drugs.   Patients who use Auvi-Q should ask their doctor for an alternate epinephrine auto-injector. They only should use Auvi-Q in the case of a life-threatening allergic reaction in which no other injector is immediately available and then call 911, the alert said.   Anyone experiencing adverse reactions after using Auvi-Q should ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Food Allergies Recalls Vaccination Information Source Type: news