Severe allergic reaction

Learn how to help someone who is having an allergic reaction.
Guidance regarding giving first aid in the current coronavirus situation can be found in our News section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone in need of first aid

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What to do if someone has a severe allergic reaction

Step 1.
The person may develop a rash, itchiness or swelling on their hands, feet or face. Their breathing may slow down.

Step 2.
When you observe these symptoms, call 999 or get someone else to do it

Step 3.
If someone has a known allergy and has an auto-injector, you can help them to use it, or do it yourself following the guidance on the product.

Step 4.
Give constant reassurance while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
Can you help someone who is having a severe allergic reaction?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone is having a severe allergic reaction.
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Allergy – learn activity
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Allergy – learner skill guide
Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who is having a severe allergic reaction.
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First aid skill - practise activity ideas
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Allergy - practise role play
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