An under-the-tongue alternative to EpiPen

Published: July, 2006

People who have anaphylactic reactions to insect stings and other allergens can't afford to be afraid of needles.

One quick jab with an EpiPen—the common brand name for self-injected epinephrine—can stop the reaction.

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