Survey Finds Many Unprepared for Anaphylaxis

Regional Findings

Low level of compliance

Do NOT always carry an epinephrine auto-injector as recommended by physicians:

Canada: 57%

• Atlantic: 61%
• Quebec: 48%
• Ontario:  57%
• West:      63%

Likely to Panic

Likely to panic in the event they or their child had an anaphylactic reaction:

• Canada: 27%
• Atlantic: 23%
• Quebec: 28%
• Ontario:  23%
• West:      32%

Uncertain about correct use

Are not confident in their ability to correctly use an auto-injector:

• Canada: 16%
• Atlantic: 16%
• Quebec: 13%
• Ontario:  16%
• West:      19%

Worried others will not know what to do

Others may not know how to administer an auto-injector:

• Canada: 56%
• Atlantic: 56%
• Quebec: 47%
• Ontario:  57%
• West:      59%