Epinephrine Auto-Injector Resources for Schools
The following resources can assist schools choosing to implement the Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, Subchapter E. DSHS consulted with the Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee to compile this information. The goal is to provide guidance and suggested best practices for schools that adopt and implement epinephrine auto-injector policies.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. It includes only a few epinephrine auto-injector and anaphylaxis resources available to the public.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training
Free Training
- Allergy Home: Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis in Schools: What School Staff Need to Know
- Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE): Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis
For-a-Fee Training
- American Red Cross: Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
- Code Ana's Online Learning Portal: Epinephrine Training Program
School Nurse Resources
Guidelines
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): Texas Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies [pdf]
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Food Allergies in Schools
- National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE): Discussion Guide Anaphylaxis and Schools [pdf]
- National School Boards Association (NSBA): Safe at School and Ready to Learn [pdf]
Toolkits
- NASN: Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- CDC: Food Allergies in Schools
- CDC: Food Allergies in Schools Tool Kit
General Information and Resources
- Allergy & Asthma Network - Allergies and Asthma at School
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) - School Tools: Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy Resources for Professionals
- CDC: Food Allergies in Schools
- DSHS: EMS Evaluation After Administering Epinephrine in Schools [pdf]
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) - Resources for School Personnel
- National Education Association (NEA): Food Allergy Book - What School Employees Need to Know [pdf]
- FARE: Organization engaged in food allergy education and research
Policy Development
- National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE): Discussion Guide Anaphylaxis and Schools [pdf]
- National School Boards Association (NSBA): Safe at School and Ready to Learn [pdf]
Parent Resources
- AAAAI: School Tools - Allergy & Asthma Resources
- AAAAI: Anaphylaxis - Overview, Symptoms, Treatment
- Texas Allergy Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS): Patient Education
- Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): Managing Food Allergies at School
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Products
- AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) | How to use Auvi-Q
- EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) | How to use EpiPen
- Adrenaclick® (epinephrine injection, USP) | How to use Adrenaclick
- FARE: Epinephrine Options and Training
Free Epinephrine Auto-Injectors for Schools
Schools may request free epinephrine auto-injectors from the EpiPen 4 SCHOOLS® program. Similar free resources may be available from other providers not listed on this page. Entities wishing to add other sources of free auto-injectors may request the Texas School Health Program at SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov. Hyperlinks to external websites appearing here are intended to be informational and do not represent an endorsement by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Sample Resources
- Epinephrine (Unassigned) Emergency Protocol [Word]
- Severe Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis Protocol [Word]
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may not be accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information about any of the organizations listed, contact the sponsoring organization.