I nearly died drinking a ginger beer my school's EpiPen saved my life'

Elaine Fraser, after collapsing due to a ginger beer allergy, recognized the signs of anaphylactic shock and called for help, leading to her life being saved.

Thanks to a change to UK law allowing schools to stock EpiPens and train staff to use them, Elaine's emergency call resulted in her being saved by the school caretaker.

The need for EpiPen availability in schools was highlighted after the tragic death of Karanbir Cheema, which has spurred calls for mandatory schemes in schools and public venues.

Despite the law allowing schools to stock EpiPens, the scheme is optional and only half of schools have taken up the offer, raising concerns about safety.

Read at www.bbc.com