Managing Food Allergies in the School Setting

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The video describes how schools can help students with food allergies stay safe. It explains the importance of knowing which students have allergies and making sure staff are trained to handle allergic reactions. It also talks about having clear rules for food in classrooms, teaching students not to share food, and keeping emergency medicine like epinephrine available. The article suggests working closely with parents and healthcare providers to create a plan for each student with allergies so everyone knows what to do if there is an emergency.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; Child Health; Emergency Medical Services; Food Hypersensitivity; Risk Management; School Health Services; Schools; Students; Diet, Food, and Nutrition

Institutions: Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)

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