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W hat is a Food Allergy?

When the bodys immune system mistakenly believes a harmless

substance is harmful to the body. It tries to protect the body by releasing

histamines and antibodies to attack the substance.


Food Allergy Response

Chemical triggers like histamine and antibodies are released in response to an allergen and can cause allergic reactions with a variety of symptoms

Symptoms may vary from person to person and not all reactions appear the same


Histam ine Reaction

Sym ptom Reactions

Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Severe, life- threatening reactions are called anaphylaxis.

40-50% of people diagnosed with food allergies are judged to have a high risk of anaphylaxis.

Sym ptom s of Anaphylaxis

Tingling sensation in the mouth

Swelling of the tongue and throat

Difficulty breathing Hives Vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Drop in blood pressure Loss of consciousness Death (in rare cases)

Com m on Food Allergies

Peanuts Tree nuts Wheat Soy Milk Eggs Fish Shellfish

Food Allergy Statistics There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of

food allergens and early recognition and management of allergic reactions to food are important measures to prevent serious health consequences.

More than 12 million Americans have food allergies. Thats one in 25, or 4 percent of the population.

Approximately 2 million school-age children (ages 5-17) have food allergies in the U.S.

The CDC reported an average of 317,000 food allergy-related ambulatory care visits per year to emergency and outpatient departments and physicians offices for children under the age of 18.


Food Allergy Statistics

In two published studies addressing fatal food anaphylactic reactions, more than half (59%) of the individuals were age 19 or younger.

In a study of 13 food allergy-induced anaphylactic reactions in school-age children, four of the six fatal reactions occurred in a school-type setting.

W hy Should Schools and Educational Program s Be Prepared to Address Food

Allergies? Schools and educational programs have a

responsibility for the health and safety of children under their care.

First food allergy reactions often occur in these settings.

Fatalities can result from delaying administration of epinephrine and providing effective emergency care

Food allergies could be a complicating factor when dealing with other conditions (i.e. asthma).

Children with food allergies have unique social and emotional challenges.


Problem s W ith Relying Only On 504 Plans

Plans are individualized, therefore there are no standardized guidelines for managing allergic reactions and assisting parents with developing plans based on childs needs

Stigmatization may prevent parents from making requests for their childs needs to schools


W hat Needs to Be Done

Legislation with mandated guidelines for managing life threatening food allergy reactions in school/educational settings.

A collaborative training approach involving school staff and services to identify and monitor students with food allergies, established health care plans, and emergency care plans


W hat Needs to Be Done

Establish written emergency protocols to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies

Implement practices that minimize exposure to allergens


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You can make a difference in the life of a food allergic. Please be an advocate.

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