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...for both the school communities and parents. B is for bringing allergy awareness supplies to school. Besides hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes to reduce the risk of surface allergen contamination, other items might be worth consideration too. Here are some suggestions for allergy-related gear and allergy-safe foods. Safety tattoos may be a good idea, especially at the beginning of the school year and for younger students until the school staff becomes familiar with your child’s...

...severe allergic reactions were treated with epinephrine. Many caregivers reported that they were hesitant or afraid to use it even though they thought it was indicated. This suggests that there needs to be better education about how to use epinephrine and the safety of using it in needed situations. The authors refer families to the Consortium of Food Allergy Research website for more information and education materials. To view the full study, visit http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/1/e25.long. What...

...food safety. Share food allergy resources, as necessary. Early and frequent communication with school nutrition staff helps support their success and can create peace of mind for both of you. Introduce your child to the school nutrition manager and staff. Everyone in the kitchen should know what your child looks like, as well as what is his/her food allergy or other diet restricting medical condition. Speak directly with the kitchen manager at your child’s school...

...Prior to your outing, write down what needs to be done in case of emergency – this will not only help you but can also serve as a guideline for any other adults onsite who can offer a hand. HAVE FUN! While it’s important to plan for your outing to ensure your child’s safety, summer is about having fun! Remember to bring activities such as coloring books and games so that food is not the...

...other advice for safe trick-or-treating and school parties. Gina Clowes of Allergy Moms has 15 Halloween Safety Tips in her latest newsletter. She recommends pulling a “switcheroo” and buying two of the same treat collectors, letting your little one trick-or-treat, but then swapping their loot out with the safe version once you get home. Over on Go Dairy Free, Alisa Fleming answers a question about dairy-free candy options. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network has...

...An ironic side note: An estimated 10% of accidental epinephrine injections occur when healthcare providers demonstrate how to use the injector to their patients! How many of you carry epinephrine auto-injectors for your children? Have you ever had to deal with an accidental epinephrine injection? If you are looking for additional tips on epinephrine at school, we have several additional blog posts you might enjoy: Epinephrine at School Epinephrine Safety Benefits of Early Epinephrine -Mallory...

Many Neocate families have to deal with allergens in the air and home as well as in foods. Even for people without food allergies, allergies to things in the air are pretty common. Some people have no allergy symptoms living in one part of the country, but experience new allergy symptoms when they move to a new area because the environment differs so much between different parts of the country. While it’s common...