Self-carrying epinephrine auto-injectors at school. It can be a difficult topic with administrators and school nurses. But Allergic Living’s parenting… Read more »
Tag: schools allergies
Schools and Locked Up Epinephrine: A Dangerous Situation
When my son was 8, I went to school early one day to add some aloe cream to his medical… Read more »
Peanut-Allergic Teen Dies of Severe Reaction that Began at School
At Allergic Living, we’re saddened to report that Jagger Shaw, 14, has died of anaphlaxis. The teen from Papillion, Nebraska,… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice On: Creating a School 504 Plan
Heading into a school meeting to talk about food allergy needs for your child can feel daunting. But food allergy… Read more »
New School Guidelines: How They Impact 504 Plans for Allergies
Amanda Bee’s 9-year-old daughter learns alongside her peers without fear of accidentally touching spilled milk or being distracted by a… Read more »
School Guidelines Recommend: No Allergy-Free Zones, More Training
New guidelines call for schools and child-care centers to have staff training on anaphylaxis, allergy action plans, and epinephrine available… Read more »
In Class or Virtual: Allergy Families Grapple with School’s Return
In June, Beth Garver’s daughter Amelia, affectionately known as “Lia,” completed first grade. The New Bern, North Carolina school hosted… Read more »
Safe at School: Navigating COVID-19 and Food Allergies
Eight key areas – including food in the classroom – for food allergy parents to consider during COVID-19.
Food Allergies and Your Student: Guide to Big Issues at All School Levels
The emergency protocols stay the same, but the specific accommodations a food-allergic student will need at school evolve as they… Read more »
Field Trips & Food Allergies: Staying Safe Beyond the Classroom
School field trips are rewarding, but allergy hazards can lurk in unfamiliar terrain. Allergic Living explores the right way to… Read more »