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W hat is a Food Allergy?

When the bodys immune system
mistakenly believes a harmless
substance is harmful to the body. It
tries to protect the body by releasing
histamines and antibodies to attack the
substance.

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Food Allergy Response

Chemical triggers like histamine and

antibodies are released in response

to an allergen and can cause allergic
reactions with a variety of symptoms
Symptoms may vary from person to
person and not all reactions appear
the same
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H istam ine Reaction

Sym ptom Reactions

Symptoms can

range from mild to

severe. Severe, lifethreatening
reactions are called
anaphylaxis.
40-50% of people
diagnosed with food
allergies are judged
to have a high risk
of anaphylaxis.

Sym ptom s ofAnaphylaxis

Tingling sensation in the

mouth
Swelling of the tongue
and throat
Difficulty breathing
Hives
Vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Drop in blood pressure
Loss of consciousness
Death (in rare cases)

Com m on Food Allergies

Peanuts
Tree nuts
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish

Food Allergy Statistics

There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of

food allergens and early recognition and management of

allergic reactions to food are important measures to
prevent serious health consequences.
More than 12 million Americans have food allergies.
Thats one in 25, or 4 percent of the population.
Approximately 2 million school-age children (ages 5-17)
have food allergies in the U.S.
The CDC reported an average of 317,000 food allergy-

related ambulatory care visits per year to emergency

and outpatient departments and physicians offices for
children under the age of 18.
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Food Allergy Statistics

In two published studies addressing

fatal food anaphylactic reactions,

more than half (59%) of the
individuals were age 19 or younger.
In a study of 13 food allergy-induced
anaphylactic reactions in school-age
children, four of the six fatal
reactions occurred in a school-type
setting.

W hy Should Schools and Educational

Program s Be Prepared to Address Food
Allergies?

Schools and educational programs have a

responsibility for the health and safety of

children under their care.
First food allergy reactions often occur in these
settings.
Fatalities can result from delaying
administration of epinephrine and providing
effective emergency care
Food allergies could be a complicating factor
when dealing with other conditions (i.e.
asthma).
Children with food allergies have unique social
and emotional challenges.
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Problem s W ith Relying O nly O n 504 Plans

Plans are individualized, therefore

there are no standardized guidelines

for managing allergic reactions and
assisting parents with developing
plans based on childs needs
Stigmatization may prevent parents
from making requests for their
childs needs to schools
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W hat N eeds to Be D one

Legislation with mandated guidelines

for managing life threatening food

allergy reactions in
school/educational settings.
A collaborative training approach
involving school staff and services to
identify and monitor students with
food allergies, established health
care plans, and emergency care
plans
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W hat N eeds to Be D one

Establish written emergency

protocols to prepare for and respond

to food allergy emergencies
Implement practices that minimize
exposure to allergens

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