UCC on course to make history with EpiPens on Campus
UCC is on course to be the first university in the world to have EpiPens on campus.
EpiPens are used to treat severe allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, food and other allergens...
The Government's decision to legislate to allow trained members of the public admister life-saving medicines in emergency situations...
The Health Minister says the legislation will allow organisations such as colleges, workplaces and sports venues to hold emergency "rescue" medicines and arrange for staff to be trained in their use.
Medical experts say the move means that for the first time people with food allergies will have a safety net in the community
Two years ago Dublin teen Emma Sloan, died on O’Connell Street after a pharmacy refused to give her an EpiPen and she did not have her own with her.
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