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===Preparedness=== People prone to anaphylaxis are advised to have an allergy action plan.<!-- <ref name=Mart08/> --> Parents are advised to inform schools of their children's allergies and what to do in case of an anaphylactic emergency.<!-- <ref name=Mart08/> --> The action plan usually includes use of [[epinephrine autoinjector]]s, the recommendation to wear a [[Medical identification tag|medical alert bracelet]], and counseling on avoidance of triggers.<ref name=Mart08>{{cite journal|last=Martelli|first=A|author2=Ghiglioni, D|author3=Sarratud, T|author4=Calcinai, E|author5=Veehof, S|author6=Terracciano, L|author7=Fiocchi, A|title=Anaphylaxis in the emergency department: a paediatric perspective|journal=Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology|date=August 2008|volume=8|issue=4|pages=321β9|pmid=18596589|doi=10.1097/ACI.0b013e328307a067|s2cid=205434577}}</ref> [[Allergen immunotherapy|Immunotherapy]] is available for certain triggers to prevent future episodes of anaphylaxis. A multi-year course of subcutaneous [[Desensitization (medicine)|desensitization]] has been found effective against stinging insects, while oral desensitization is effective for many foods.<ref name=Review09/>
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