After using an epinephrine auto-injector for a person having an anaphylactic reaction, when should you repeat the dose?

a) If the person has not fully recovered within 5 minutes
b) If the person's condition does not improve within 5 minutes
c) If the person's condition starts to improve within 10 minutes
d) If EMS personnel have not arrived within 10 minutes

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The correct answer is b) If the person's condition does not improve within 5 minutes.

If a person experiencing anaphylaxis does not show improvement after the first dose of epinephrine, a second dose may be administered after 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the specific protocols or guidelines you are following. It's also essential to call emergency services immediately when anaphylaxis is suspected.