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Baby girl has severe multiple food allergy with symptoms of anaphylaxis but drs say no to epipen (epinephrine). why would they do that?

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Dr. Jack Mutnick
Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Anaphylaxis: Sounds like you should get a new allergist immediately!
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Do you know what ana: Do you know what anaphylaxis is? Multiple food allergy is possible but unlikely. What are the symptoms? Seek the advise of your pediatrician.
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