If your child has a peanut allergy it is of the highest importance to provide his or her school with an epi pen. You may also choose to hold an informational meeting with your child's caregivers, teachers or coaches, to educate them on the use of the epi pen, and when to administer it.

Anaphylactic shock is a serious and sometimes deadly reaction that can be experienced by people who have a variety of allergies, including peanut allergies. The most frightening thing about this condition is that it can strike at any time. People most often experience this reaction when they are away from home, and consuming foods with unfamiliar or unlisted ingredients.