What is an Allergy? When the body’s immune system wrongly identifies an otherwise harmless substance (an allergen) as harmful.

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Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis in School: What School Staff Need to Know

What is an Allergy? When the body’s immune system wrongly identifies an otherwise harmless substance (an allergen) as harmful.

What is an Allergen? Allergens are substances that cause an overreaction of the body’s defense mechanisms Allergens may be: Inhaled (pollen, dust, molds, fumes) Touched (soap, plants) Injected (insect venom, medicines) Eaten (food and medicines)

The Major 8 Food Allergens Milk Eggs Peanut Tree nut Fish Shell fish Soy Wheat These make up 90% of all food allergies in the United States

Symptoms Swelling or redness Difficulty breathing Hives Changes in voice or cry Watery or swollen eyes Anxiety Nausea and vomiting Dizziness and faintness Cough and scratchy throat Unconsciousness These symptoms can range from mild to severe, they can occur very suddenly or gradually

Food Allergy Facts Anaphylaxis (anaphylaxis shock): an allergic reaction in which the release of histamines causes extreme symptoms including: swelling, difficulty breathing, heart failure, sometimes death

Other Causes of Anaphylaxis Stinging insects Latex Medication Exercise Environmental triggers Cold environment Unknown reason *Discuss appropriate management with your school nurses

Treatment Options Remove the child from contact with known or suspected allergen Refer to their plan of care for directions Give medications as directed (anti-histamines or epinephrine injection) Monitor for symptoms Notify parents as noted in the care plan

Children’s Descriptions of Reactions Complains of tongue: hot, tingling, burning, itching or feeling funny, full or heavy Feels like: there is a frog in my throat bump on the back of my tongue lips feel tight bugs in ears Something poking my tongue

Call 911 for any of the following Sudden or increasingly severe swelling and/or hives abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting difficulty breathing or speaking

Key Points about Food Allergy Reactions 1st time allergic reactions can happen in school Fatal or near-fatal reactions are rare but do occur 40 deaths annually from insect stings 200 deaths annually from allergic responses to food 3-5% of children under 6 and 2-2 ½% of adults have food allergies Early recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis can be life saving

Label Reading is Key Each label on food should be read every time Ingredients in products can change without warning Understanding labeling laws and their limitations is important

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act: Exceptions: Foods that do not need clear labeling Any food not regulated by the FDA Includes most meats, poultry, certain egg products and most alcoholic beverages Any other foods not in the major 8, such as: Sesame or other seeds Molluscan shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, scallops and others) Gluten (except for wheat) Barley, rye, or oats (hidden in malt, dextrins, flavors)

Avoid products with advisory labeling for allergen of concern Statements (numerous formats and no regulation) “may contain…” “processed in a facility that…” “manufactured on shared equipment with…” Etc.

Hidden Ingredients Not an obvious component of food Just looking at the food is not enough to tell if an allergen is in it If there is an item that does not have a label, it is safest to avoid eating it

Food Sources in Non-Edible Items Finger paint: milk or egg whites Shaving cream: milk Paste: wheat Play dough: wheat Bean bags: beans, nuts or seeds

High Risk Situations Outside food in schools (birthdays, celebrations, cultural days, bake sales, etc.) Breaks in school routine and field trips School bus and transportation Transitions in care and substitute staff

For More Information The Food Allergy Network: www.foodallergy.org American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: 1-800-822-2762 American Academy of Pediatrics: 1-800-433-9016