Preschool: Epi Pen
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Epi Pen ????
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf li...
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- Hi C., two of my children have Epi Pens (one is a Jr)...yes, they do expire quickly..I think every 12 months. I know they are expensive and it is a pain. I was told ...
- I have an epi-pen prescription as well. My doctor told me to tell the pharmacy to make sure they had an epi-pen with an expiration date 1 year from when I purchased t...
- You should have at least a shelf life of one year and could be longer....take it back to the pharmacy......my daughter requires glucagon and I have had to do the same ...
Worried About Child with Severe Allergy Attending Preschool
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms. My 2-year old has been diagnosed with a severe allergy to sesame. 3 nights ago he had a severe reaction and I had to administer an epi-pen and call 911. Th...
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- my son does not have an allergy to anything but a child in his class did. the teacher will send out a letter to all parents about the allergy so that their child does ...
- Preschool sounds awfully risky to me! Even in kindergarten a child is still too young to be in charge of such an important health matter, but kindergarten is an impo...
- My heart goes out to you...I have TWO sons,both severely allergic to peanut products and many other nuts. Peanuts, though, are the biggest offender because they are e...
Peanut Allergy + Preschool in Tulsa
Asked by S.S. from Tulsa
on June 10, 2010
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Does anyone have a child with peanut allergy in Tulsa? I'm having Extreme difficulties finding a school that will work with me on this. My sons going to preschool in t...
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- My daughter went to the YWCA pre-k program at 19th and Lewis and they were VERY good about peanut allergies. Kids weren't even allowed to bring anything into the class...
- I am not in your area but also have a preschooler with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy. Food allergies are considered a disability and therefore, children with a...
- this will not be the response your looking for. It is not the schools responsibility to be nut free. Although having said that most schools are now to the point wher...
Snack Ideas for Preschool
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on August 21, 2008
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I'm in charge of snacks once a month for my daughter's preschool. Due to choking hazards and food allergies, there's a long list of things we can't bring. We had orien...
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- TJ, I relate. Our son just finished his second year in pre-school and I am soooo happy that he will begin Kindergarten in two weeks. Snacks were a struggle for me to...
- Good snacks for preschool that seemed to be ok when I had to deal with probably the same long list you do are: Pirates or Veggie Booty, Mozzarella Strings (found in t...
- Just wanted to throw this out there... when my daughter was in preschool they made snacks easy about every 2 months I would get a list from the teacher what to bring.....
Seeking Preschool in Southwest Minneapolis
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on January 1, 2008
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I'm running out of time, and I have no clue where to even start looking for preschools for my son who will be 4 this summer. I live in southwest Minneapolis (near 40th...
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- My son turned 4 this September and has been going to Mayflower Preschool. He LOVES IT! He also has food allergies and they have been just great. They are a complete...
- You might want to check out Step by Step Montessori that is off of 66th street near Southdale mall in Edina. We live just off of 50th & Nicollet and it's conveniently...
- We have also had a very positive experience at Mayflower.
Enroll Child with Multiple Food Allergies in Preschool?
Asked by T.F. from New York
on September 30, 2009
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My son is allergic to about 7 things so far, including peanuts, dairy, wheat, fish, oranges, etc. We have to be extremely vigilant about what he is exposed to, and he...
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- I'm sorry you've run into some difficult schools. You've gotten a lot of great advice here. I am in lower Westchester and found a wonderful nut-free nursery school w...
- Our local Y has a no-peanut rule in the preschool (both my boys went/are going there). AND they will administer an EpiPen. The two with the severe allergy (this year...
- I understand your concern but even when he attends elementary school in a couple of years-they will not be able to administor epipen unless rules are different from wh...
Peanut and Tree Allergies
Asked by J.M. from New York
on October 27, 2010
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Hi Wise Mommas,
My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. I'm new to the world of food allergies and would love to learn from...
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- [hugs] The world just got a whole lot scarier for you and your family, I know. Because it did for us too, when my son was diagnosed at 18m with a life-threatening p...
- Here is a list of peanut/tree nut free treats from a preschool http://www.glenviewmethodistpreschool.com/Treats.html. Other than that, just always call ahead at resta...
- Would love to talk with you more. Our third child who's 1 was recently diagnosed too. Check out the FAAN website. And there's a great book I bought called, The Pe...
Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on June 17, 2008
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I am a parent of two little ones. I have chronic allergies. I recently had my seven year old tested at a allergist because this Spring she had a horrible time. She ...
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- hi S., i'm a little surprised that your allergist didn't take more time to discuss this with you. the peanut allergy is one of the more serious ones (i don't know abo...
- Allergies are the first sign of a weakened immune system. There are lots of things you can do to boost your immune system and "lessen" the severity of allergies. Ple...
- S., when your child has allergies that severe it can be scary, I know! My daughter outgrew some mild allergies (eggs, corn, soy), but these only caused skin reactions....
Fear of Preschool with Child's Life Threatening Food Allergies
Asked by A.S. from Rockford
on January 9, 2009
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Hello - Our daughter has severe egg and nut allergies. I'm thinking ahead to the issue of preschool - looking for advice as to how you deal with this situation? Our da...
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- I am sure I am repeating info, but at our son's preschool there are no snacks allowed that contain certain ingredients. Do not think that the teachers will not help y...
- A., My son (now 4 1/2) used to be in daycare and is now in preschool. At both places, he is not allowed to even bring anything with peanuts in it to school. They ...
- Before you worry too much, you should talk to a few preschools about their policies. Childhood allergies are so common now that most preschools are well equipt to hand...
Peanut Allergy
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on April 6, 2009
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Hi all,
My oldest child (a boy) just turned 4. We had a long awaited allergist appointment this a.m. and we determined that he was indeed allergic to peanuts. We ...
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- Hi J., This is a bit contradictory to what has already been posted. My son is 14 months and like your son diagnosed with a peanut allergy through a RAST test. My al...
- hi J.! I am so sorry that you have to deal with this. You are smart to make a plan. Absolutely have him wear a bracelet. My daughter has diabetes and I found a ki...
- we had a girl with a peanut allergy at camp and i think the fact that she new a lot about her allergy helps tremendously. She was 5 and she knew what she could and co...
