Field trips: Epi Pen
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Peanut/Nut Allergies Lack of Support from Moms at School
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on April 26, 2009
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My son has peanut & nut allergies. We recently enrolled him in a new school (he is in Kindergarten). The teacher sent a note to all the parents in the class that on ...
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- I don't think the parents "ignored" the teacher's note. Think of the family structure nowadays - we don't have a whole bunch of families where both mom and dad live t...
- I don't think the other parents did it on purpose. The other parents would probally feel terrible that they forgot about your child's allergy. It takes time for everyo...
- Your post states that the note requested that parents don't send nut items on "snack day". By reading that, I assumed that meant that if I was sending snacks to schoo...
Where Are Parents' Rights??
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on May 5, 2011
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This one tops the blunders of the elementary school that the last of my young children attend. Today I received a phone call from the principal's secretary telling me...
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- Your wishes should have been followed! The point is, you said NO, and I can't believe a principal would disregard that and do what he/she wanted. I hope no one has m...
- OMG!! I would call the superintendant's office today. Then the school board. You explicitely told them no. What if you had gotten the permission slip and had ...
- Oh my gosh, I would have been livid. They were completely out of line. It's so strange that you posted this because I had the exact same situation yesterday except I...
Advice from Moms with Kids W/ Peanut Allergies
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on November 12, 2010
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Earier this week we found out my 13 month old has a peanut allergy. The experience was pretty scary, but now she's doing great! We are armed with EpiPens and Benadry...
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- My daughter has a level 4 peanut allergy. We carry the Benedryl and epi pen everywhere too. Chick Fil A fries all the chicken in peanut oil and Chilis is a big peanut ...
- I don't have a child who is allergic to peanuts, but my husband is allergic. It was discovered when he was a baby as well. The trickiest parts that he has had to dea...
- My son was diagnosed at about 13 months also, and although it seemed overwhelming at first, now it's not that big of a deal for us. Our allergist told us not to worry...
Peanut Allergy
Asked by B.F. from Philadelphia
on November 15, 2009
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Hello!
I'm a bit frustrated and not sure what to do next. I really appreciate any help and ideas you can give me!
A few nights ago my son ingested a portion of ...
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- Hi B., I really don't know if your son had a reaction or not. I can offer my experience. My daughter is severely allergic to peanuts. She can't even have contact...
- Glad to hear that you are going to an allergist. NEVER test your son at home by giving him some peanut butter or peanut products with Benadryl close at hand, leave th...
- It sounds like an allergic reaction...the allergy can surface even after eating the allergen many times before. My son has peanut and tree nut allergies. Carry an EpiP...
