Severe Allergies at School -- How to Be Prepared
Set Up a Meeting at the School
Develop an Anaphylaxis Action Plan
Supply the School With Medication
Talk to Your Child About Allergies
Teach Warning Signs
Make a Response Plan
Expose Hidden Severe Allergy Dangers
Work for Sting Prevention
Give Your Child a Medical ID Bracelet
Should You Bag Cafeteria Lunches?
No-Allergen Zones
Help the School Help Your Child
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SOURCES
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): "Preparing for School with Allergies and Asthma," "Position Statement: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Child-care Settings."
Kids With Food Allergies: “Take Steps to Ensure Your Child Has a Safe School Year."
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN): “Food Allergy Action Plan."
Allergy Safe Communities: “School Anaphylaxis Plan."
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): “Treatment of Anaphylaxis: Preparedness and Prevention."
CDC: "Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Food Allergens.”
Children’s Hospital Boston: “Bee Stings."
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): “Anaphylaxis."
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN): “How a Child Might Describe a Reaction."
Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA): “Tips for a Safe Return to School."
Living Without: “Back to School: Tips for your Food-Allergic Child."