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Which EpiPen to use?
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Slide 8
EpiPen: For adults and children weighing over 66 lbs. 3rd grade or above
EpiPen Jr.: For children weighing 33-66 lbs. 2nd grade or younger
(use only EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. in cases – the other one is for training)
When in doubt, use the more potent EpiPen.
How Children May Communicate Food Allergy Symptoms
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Slide 5
- It feels like something is poking my tongue.
- My tongue or mouth is tingling or burning or itches.
- My tongue feels like there is hair on it.
- My mouth feels funny.
- My lips feel tight.
- My tongue feels full (or heavy).
- It feels like a bump is on the back of my throat.
- There’s a frog in my throat or something is stuck in it.
- It feels like there are bugs in there (to describe itchy ears).
Who can administer EpiPens?
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Slide 2
- School Nurses
- Trained volunteer employees who have been designated by the school
Remember, this is totally voluntary. There will be an annual call for volunteers to learn EpiPen administration and identify serious allergic reactions.
Purpose of SB 1266 (Emergency Epinephrine Auto-injectors Law)
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Slide 1
Schools shall be provided epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) in order to provide emergency medical aid to persons suffering, or reasonably believed to be suffering, from an anaphylactic reaction.
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Course
Start the online training course by clicking the first link below.
Is there Protection for Volunteers?
Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis eTraining Slide 3
- YES. The school district shall ensure that each volunteer employee will be provided defense and indemnification by the school district for any and all civil liability.
Nutrition Services Kitchen Equipment (Large Equipment)
# 141204
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District is requesting bids from providers of kitchen equipment.
BID’s must be received prior to 10:01 A.M., on January 8, 2015. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with the Bid number and title, and returned to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District, Purchasing Services, 3051 Redding Ave., Â鶹ÊÓƵ, CA 95820.
BID’s received later than the designated time and specified date will be returned to the bidder unopened. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the proposal will not be accepted.