After learning about rules put in place to accommodate a peanut allergic student, parents at one Florida elementary school became outraged.
Parenting & School
FAAMA: Inside the U.S. School Allergy Law
After years on the table, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was finally passed. Allergic Living highlights what FAAMA means for American students at risk of anaphylaxis.
U.S. Passes School Allergy Law
The U.S. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was signed into law by the President on Jan. 4. The aim: safety in schools.
Teen Has Fatal Reaction at Chicago School
Tragedy has struck a Chicago school: 13-year-old Katelyn Carlson has died after eating Chinese food that was supposed to be safe.
When The Teacher is a Food Allergy Bully
It was bad enough that Stephanie Brown’s son Jacob had allergies to corn and egg, and couldn’t eat anything his… Read more »
Bullying Rampant Among Allergic Children
Thirty-five per cent of kids with food allergies over the age of five have experienced bullying, teasing or harassment related to their allergies, according to a new study.
Navigating the Kids’ Birthday Party with Allergies
An invitation to a birthday party is exciting news for any kid! But worries about food allergens can spoil the fun for those with allergies. Help food-allergic kids stay safe and have fun by following this expert tips.
Schools that Breathe
For too long, students with asthma and allergies have suffered with
symptoms in dusty, moldy, chemical-smelling classrooms. But now some
schools are wiping the slate clean – with a healthy approach to air.
Sabrina’s Law: The Girl and the Food Allergy Law
One young girl’s tragic, likely preventable death from anaphylaxis has become the catalyst for change in Ontario. Sabrina’s Law now requires anaphylaxis safety plans in schools across the province.
Sara Shannon’s Journey with Sabrina’s Law
After tragically losing her daughter to anaphylaxis, Sara Shannon fought for legislation that requires schools in Ontario to have anaphylaxis policies. She hopes the new law will help protect students and prevent further tragedies from happening.