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Studies

In February 2008, over 230 members of  the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, New England Chapter (AAFANE) responded to a joint survey conducted by Epi-Ready and the AAFANE. 

Key findings of this survey include the following:

• More than 25% of survey respondents felt that in the event of an emergency the epinephrine auto-injector could not be found in their home.
   
• 50% of the time the epinephrine auto-injector is not where it is usually stored because it has been removed and not returned.
   
• When asked about access at locations such as schools, daycare centers, and preschools, 1 out of 5 respondents were not able to say “yes” when asked if they could find the emergency epinephrine at these locations.
   
• Only 50% of all families responding felt comfortable that individuals employed or present at school, daycare, or preschool could find the emergency epinephrine in a timely manner during an emergency.
   
• When Epi-Ready® was presented to the survey audience, 9 out of 10 families felt home and school were essential locations for Epi-Ready®.  Next were camps, preschool/afterschool programs, daycare, and restaurants.  Half of the respondents considered a relative’s home or a friend’s home to be a useful location for Epi-Ready®.