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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, 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 pregnant, place on 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 7 September 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.