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Mythbuster: Can epinephrine auto-injectors be given through clothing?

March 29, 2022

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FACT: Yes, epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen®, ALLERJECT®, EmeradeTM) can be given through clothing if necessary, but it’s best to avoid seams and pockets. The auto-injectors should be injected into the mid-outer thigh and you do not necessarily need to remove clothing to administer them.

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