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epinephrine
Coverage of epinephrine in the Nexus archive.
- New policies to know ahead of Tennessee’s 2026-27 school year
Tennessee's 2026-27 school year will implement new policies restricting classroom technology for K-5 students, allowing Christian history instruction, enhancing health and safety measures, and criminalizing threats at schools. Laws include HB2393/SB2310, the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, and SB1716/HB1550 for epinephrine access.
- 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.