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Anaphylaxis
A severe allergic reaction needs adrenaline immediately.
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Anaphylaxis
Any severe sign: difficult/noisy breathing, swollen tongue, tight throat, wheeze or persistent cough, hoarse voice, persistent dizziness or collapse; pale/floppy child.
1 / Lay the person flat
Do not let them stand or walk. If breathing is difficult, allow sitting with legs outstretched. Hold young children flat. If vomiting, place on their side; if pregnant, use the left side.
2 / Give adrenaline immediately
Use the adrenaline injector in the outer mid-thigh, following its label and the person's action plan. Do not delay for antihistamines or an asthma reliever.
3 / Call 000
Say "anaphylaxis" and ask for an ambulance. Stay with the person. Contact family or their emergency contact after calling the ambulance.
4 / Repeat if needed
If there is no improvement after 5 minutes, give another adrenaline injector if available. Ambulance assessment and hospital observation are needed even if they improve.
Sources & update
Updated 5 October 2026. General information; follow the 000 call-taker. This independent quick reference does not replace first aid training or a personal action plan. Source organisations do not endorse this site.