Welcome to the At Risk Evaluator site. Use of this website may help you prepare for a conversation with a health care professional about a severe allergic reaction or
Allergic Emergency
. An
Allergic Emergency
, medically defined as anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fill-axis), is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
If you are concerned about the risks of a severe allergic reaction or if you check one or more of the boxes below, consider talking to a health care professional.*
My child has had an allergic reaction to the following:
(An allergic reaction can occur minutes to several hours after exposure to one of these or other potential allergens.)
Please check all that apply.
Peanuts
Tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, coconuts, cashews, pine nuts or pecans)
Fish
Shellfish
Insect stings or bites
Milk
Wheat
Sesame
Medications
Latex (such as balloons, gloves or bandages)
Other triggers
None of the above
An
Allergic Emergency
(medically defined as anaphylaxis)
is usually caused by contact with certain triggers. These triggers are also called
allergens
.