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Tag: allergies and school
School Guidelines Recommend: No Allergy-Free Zones, More Training
Allergists have issued guidelines that call for schools and child-care centers to have staff training on anaphylaxis, allergy action plans,… Read more »
Food Allergies and the Cafeteria: Safe, Inclusive Options
The pros and cons of what’s right for the food-allergic child in the cafeteria. I’ll never forget the time I… Read more »
Yes, I Did It! Young People Who Won’t Let Food Allergies Stop Them
Young people prove the point: you really can be empowered, despite severe food allergies. WITH the daily vigilance required to… Read more »
In Tragedy’s Wake, New York Preschool Staff Get Food Allergy Training
Following the tragic death of Elijah Silvera, a 3-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction at preschool, a comprehensive training program… Read more »
Daycare Allergy Rights Case: Where Does it Leave Us?
The case of the Knudsen family versus an Iowa daycare’s allergy policies gained national attention.
College To-Do Checklist with Allergies
A checklist for any student with food allergies preparing for college.
Off to Canadian University with Allergies, Celiac
Living away at university can be daunting for special-diet students. But the good news is – from custom meals and free-from stations to accommodating dorms – campuses are starting to get with the allergy-friendly program.
Creating a Food Allergy Task Force
A Food Allergy Task Force can be your greatest ally in the fight to keep your child safe at school. Learn what it is and how to set one up in your school district.
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.