Did you Know..........
The FDA doesn't require manufactures to place labels on food with advisory statements such as, "May Contain" or "Manufactured in the same facility as". These are strictly voluntary statements and not required, however manufactures are required to list all ingredients on the label. Read More
Your child's rights and safety are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Read More and Read More
Coconut is considered a tree nut by the FDA, but it is actually a member of the Palm Family and there is a good chance that your nut allergic child isn't allergic to coconut. Read More
Fenugreek is a member of the legume family and is used as an ingredient in curries, chutneys and teas. Allergic reactions to fenugreek may be severe yet its presence is rarely declared in ingredient listings. Some nursing mothers take Fenugreek to increase their milk production. Read More
Peanut allergic people can often eat tree nuts and tree nut allergic people can often eat peanuts. However, some allergic individuals may be allergic to both peanut and tree nuts. Peanuts are part of the Legume Family. Read More
Allergy skin test and blood test are not always reliable. Read More
As many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including approximately 6
million children. Read More
When fatal cases of anaphylaxis are reviewed, one of the most important aspects leading to death is the absence of medications, resulting in delay in treatment. So it's important that epinephrine and Benadryl be available at all times. Read More
Anaphylaxis symptoms can recur 8 to 72 hours after apparent resolution. Read More
It is a good idea for your child to wear a medical id bracelet or necklace in case you are in a car accident and unconscious or if your child gets lost and stranger is trying to help. They may offer them food. Read More
Two Epipens are recommended at school and at home. In case the first one doesn't work then you should give a second injection. Read More
Never twist or pull on the Epipen cap. Doing so may prevent the medicine from being delivered to your child. The blue safety cap on the auto injector must be removed by pulling straight up, while the orange tip of the device is pointed downward. Read More
Epinephrine is intended for immediate self administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical treatment after use. After administering epinephrine, always call 911 and wait for the ambulance to arrive. Read More
The majority of serious reactions occur in adolescents and young adults. It is very important for your child to always carry an Epipen. Read More and Read More
Neither skin tests nor blood tests can accurately predict how severe a future food allergy reaction might be. You can find the full article by Dr. Sharma Allergic Living Magazine, Winter 2012.
If one child tested low for peanut and nuts and another tested high, there is still no way to predict which child will have mild or severe reaction. Read More or Read More
Food allergy deaths are not reportable events according to the CDC. Read More
The FDA doesn't require manufactures to place labels on food with advisory statements such as, "May Contain" or "Manufactured in the same facility as". These are strictly voluntary statements and not required, however manufactures are required to list all ingredients on the label. Read More
Your child's rights and safety are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Read More and Read More
Coconut is considered a tree nut by the FDA, but it is actually a member of the Palm Family and there is a good chance that your nut allergic child isn't allergic to coconut. Read More
Fenugreek is a member of the legume family and is used as an ingredient in curries, chutneys and teas. Allergic reactions to fenugreek may be severe yet its presence is rarely declared in ingredient listings. Some nursing mothers take Fenugreek to increase their milk production. Read More
Peanut allergic people can often eat tree nuts and tree nut allergic people can often eat peanuts. However, some allergic individuals may be allergic to both peanut and tree nuts. Peanuts are part of the Legume Family. Read More
Allergy skin test and blood test are not always reliable. Read More
As many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including approximately 6
million children. Read More
When fatal cases of anaphylaxis are reviewed, one of the most important aspects leading to death is the absence of medications, resulting in delay in treatment. So it's important that epinephrine and Benadryl be available at all times. Read More
Anaphylaxis symptoms can recur 8 to 72 hours after apparent resolution. Read More
It is a good idea for your child to wear a medical id bracelet or necklace in case you are in a car accident and unconscious or if your child gets lost and stranger is trying to help. They may offer them food. Read More
Two Epipens are recommended at school and at home. In case the first one doesn't work then you should give a second injection. Read More
Never twist or pull on the Epipen cap. Doing so may prevent the medicine from being delivered to your child. The blue safety cap on the auto injector must be removed by pulling straight up, while the orange tip of the device is pointed downward. Read More
Epinephrine is intended for immediate self administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical treatment after use. After administering epinephrine, always call 911 and wait for the ambulance to arrive. Read More
The majority of serious reactions occur in adolescents and young adults. It is very important for your child to always carry an Epipen. Read More and Read More
Neither skin tests nor blood tests can accurately predict how severe a future food allergy reaction might be. You can find the full article by Dr. Sharma Allergic Living Magazine, Winter 2012.
If one child tested low for peanut and nuts and another tested high, there is still no way to predict which child will have mild or severe reaction. Read More or Read More
Food allergy deaths are not reportable events according to the CDC. Read More
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