Recognizing and Managing Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe, immediate allergic reaction. Symptoms that can be life-threatening can occur within seconds to minutes, rarely hours, after contact with the allergenic substance including medicines and vaccines. The course Recognizing and Managing Anaphylaxis provides practical guidance to the frontline health care providers and vaccinators key information on its identification, differentiating it from other clinical conditions such as fainting and other stress-related responses. It also provides step-by-step guidance on case management at the site of the event and the process of referral.

This course is relevant for health workers and other immunization focal points. It provides two short instructional videos to support appropriate responses to anaphylaxis as an AEFI (adverse event following immunization).