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December 22, 2011: Health Canada Endorsed Important Information on the Correct Use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto–Injector

Pfizer Canada Inc. (distributor of EpiPen for Dey Pharma, L.P.) in collaboration with Health Canada, are advising consumers and healthcare professionals of the correct method to remove the blue safety release, and of the importance of following the instructions for use of EpiPen (0.3 mg epinephrine auto–injector) and EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg epinephrine auto–injector).

More information is available on the Health Canada website:

For Healthcare Professionals,

For the Public,

and Information Update