ALLERGY ACTION PLAN - BSACI
This document provides medical authorisation for schools to administer a ‘spare’ back-up adrenaline autoinjector if needed, as permitted by the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017. During travel, adrenaline auto-injector devices must be carried in hand-luggage or on the person, and NOT in the luggage hold.
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