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DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANAPHYLAXIS?

Short posting today.  Too much football on TV, plus I just ordered a 16 Pro iPhone, and have several things to complete to make sure that the phone is delivered before we leave on our next trip.  My SONY camera broke down on our previous journey, and I've decided to skip buying a new one, instead using this 16 Pro as my only camera.  Anaphylaxis is the name of the allergic symptom to insect stings, foods, latex, physical exercise and medications.  Usually, treatment has to be immediate, and the only answer has been an intravenous epinephrine injection.  One normally carries an epipen, an epinephrine autoinjector.  Some carry two.  Many people are affected by this potential malady, but hesitate usage because they fear any kind of injector.   Worldwide, up to 2% of the population is estimated to experience anaphylaxis at some point in life.  I'm allergic to crustaceans, and should have with me an EpiPen, but don't for two reasons.  My ailment seems now to be not so serious, a