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Rachel Schreiber
Coverage of Rachel Schreiber in the Nexus archive.
- Heat and forgetfulness can make epinephrine ineffective when you need it most
Epinephrine auto-injectors like EpiPens may become ineffective if exposed to high temperatures, such as in hot cars, and forgetting to carry them can be life-threatening during severe allergic reactions. Doctors recommend carrying two doses and keeping the medication at room temperature for optimal effectiveness.