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Tag: food allergies
Food Allergy at The Holidays: 12 Ways to Just Say ‘No’
Grandma and the nut tray; a friend’s potluck; your boss and the gluteny restaurant. Holidays can be an allergy minefield. Not to worry, we’ve got 12 ways to say ‘No’.
School Trustee Resigns After ‘Joke’ About Shooting Allergic Students
Experts call the comment evidence of a deep misunderstanding of food allergies in schools.
Adult-Onset Allergies: Who’s More Likely to React – and Severely
Age increases risk of severe reaction and other findings from one of the first studies on adult-onset allergies.
A Nurse Driven to Improve Food Allergy Education
She’s on the faculty at Spring Arbor University in Michigan, working with registered nurses pursuing their baccalaureate degree in nursing.… Read more »
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Advocating at a 504 Meeting
Gina Mennett Lee offers advice on how to successfully negotiate a 504 plan to ensure that your child stays allergy safe at school.
Allergy Magic: Q&A with Disney Chef Gary Jones
Chef Gary Jones shares how he keeps Disney’s magical menus allergy-friendly.
The Summer Job, with Food Allergies
So your allergic teen wants a job this summer. Here’s how to stay safe while making some money. It all… Read more »
Food Allergy: 5 Steps to Get From Horrified to Hopeful
Gina Clowes’ son has multiple, life-threatening food allergies. Learn how she created a new normal for her and her family and restored balance in their lives after receiving her son’s daunting diagnosis.
But What About Me? Food Allergy Diagnosis Affects Siblings Too
After a child receives a severe food allergy diagnosis, emotions tend to run high. Reader Sue Marchand shares her story.