Back to School Safety: Don’t Forget Your EpiPens

As the new school year begins, families are busy preparing supplies, schedules, and routines. For those living with severe allergies, back-to-school planning also means making sure lifesaving medications are up-to-date and accessible.

At Centrum Pharmacy, we want to remind all parents, guardians, and students of the following important steps:

• Check your EpiPens – Make sure you have at least two unexpired devices ready for school, after-school activities, and home.
• Educate your support network – Teachers, coaches, family, and friends should know how to recognize the signs of anaphylaxis and how to use an EpiPen. Watching the official instruction video together is a simple but powerful way to prepare.
• Dispose of expired devices properly – Bring any expired EpiPens to Centrum Pharmacy. We provide safe disposal so that medications don’t end up in the wrong place.
• Have an action plan – Speak with your child’s healthcare provider about updating their allergy action plan and ensure copies are provided to the school.

With proper planning, families can reduce anxiety and ensure a safer school experience for children with severe allergies. Centrum Pharmacy is here to support you every step of the way with medication checks, safe disposal, and advice for parents and caregivers.

Visit us at Centrum Pharmacy today to update your EpiPens, safely dispose of expired ones, and keep your family prepared this school year.

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