Private school: Epi Pen
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Starting School
Asked by J.L. from Sarasota
on April 16, 2008
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts, eggs, fish, milk. She will be starting kindergarten in August and I'm very nervous. Tried to teach her not to share food with anyon...
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- I would contact the school nurse before school starts. They can create a CARE plan, so that all important people she comes into contact with has the info. This would...
- 2 of my children have severe peanut allergies, and the schools have been wonderful with working with them. both Private and public. Just make sure that everyone who i...
- I would tell the school, she needs to eat seperately from the other children and make them accomodate her. There have to be others with severe food allergies in the sc...
Food Allergy Presentation at School
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on August 12, 2009
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I am going to give an allergy presentation at a school next week, focusing on food allergies in the classroom/school.
If you were new to a school (or a returning f...
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- I used to teach and what you may also want to tell the parents is to talk to their children about not sharing their snacks or lunch and why it's important not too. ...
- Unfortunately my daughter is one with lots of allergies- What I would love for other parents to know is what I go through when she has a moderate to severe reaction. M...
- These are all great thoughts! I just want to say huge kudos to you for presenting this to parents at your school. Food allergies are just a reality of kids these d...
School Lost Daughter's Inhaler - What Should I Do?
Asked by T.W. from Milwaukee
on September 17, 2010
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Hi Ladies, I am extremely upset with my daughters school right now and I am looking for guidance from other moms who might have gone through something similar. My dau...
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- Well I would be upset too. Despite the fact they lost it, you know your daughter needs to have it no matter what. So for the sake of your daughter, get her another o...
- Very probably - an honest mistake. Schools are hectic at the beginning of the year and in the midst - it has been misplaced. HOWEVER, it's a bigger issue to me ! I...
- It is really not ok to lose medication and not report it. I would consider this a huge problem. I agree to speak to the school administration - chances are if she is...
Am I Being over Protective
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on April 2, 2009
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My husband and I are no longer together and he has a move in girlfriend living with him. Even before she moved in I have had issues with him not putting panties on our...
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- When you say that you don't see them store the pen - do you mean that you see them store it improperly, or they tell you they've got it handled and refuse to show you?...
- P., I'm sorry you have to go through all this and being pregnant at the same time. My grandmother believed like your mother-in-law does, my mother was angry about ...
- Call your attorney that did your child support/visitation. Tell him/her about the panties and the epi-pen. That's all you need to do.
Peanut/nut Allergy - Seeking Ideas for School
Asked by G.M. from Cleveland
on January 27, 2009
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My oldest child is 7 yrs old and in 1st grade. He is severly allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. The school he attends is not a peanut free school. I am looking for ...
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- Simple signs on doorway, in classroom and in cafeteria area for "peanut free zone" are a start (include clip art - can download for free at microsoft clipart site). E...
- You can check out FANN's webstie and they should have some tools for you to use. You need to make sure you fight for your child so that he can fit in as much as possi...
- Hi G., Many other posts have good advice. I would have him pack his lunch every day, and absolutely NEVER trade food with other students. If kids bring in birth...
Anxiety About Nut Allergic Child Starting School
Asked by T.F. from Kansas City
on March 28, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has a child with severe allergies that's nervous about sending him/her to school in the next year or two. I have a 4 year old son who is sev...
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- Most schools now actually have a peanut free alternative menu. You should ask the school about peanut free menu items and whether PB&J prep is done near or around the ...
- Hi T., I personally don't have this problem,but he school that my kids attend won't allow nuts or peanutbutter products if the children are allergic,I'm pretty sure. W...
- I think the most important thing is to EDUCATE EVERYONE he comes in contact with at the school and help/make them understand how important it is they do exactly what y...
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...
Confused About Allergy Treatment. Clarinex for My 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on March 4, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 3 year old daughter suffers from multiple food and pet allergies, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. I am confused about how I can help her. She has been seen...
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- Check out Terifickidswfa on yahoo groups. Also, as a mom of a severely allergic (anaphylactic to dairy, seafood, shellfish, sunflower, safflower, chamomile, ragweed ...
- Hey there, First off, a traditional doc. and a Napropath don't speak the same language at all. I know from experience as my son was diagnosed with lots of food/e...
- If you are concerned about the allergist's diagnosis, then you can always seek out a second opinion from another allergist. Also, you can go to the patient information...
CPS Student Dies from Peanut Exposure
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on December 21, 2010
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As a mom of a very peanut/nut allergy child, I am traumatized by the news story of the thirteen year old girl that died at her CPS school from peanut exposure.
My...
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- I am so sorry you have to deal with this, both a scary allergy and the assanine school and parents out there. It is unbelievable how thoughtless and insensitive peopl...
- I feel your pain. My 3.5 year old is anaphylaxis peanut allergic. She also has milk, fish and egg to lesser degrees. She goes to catholic preschool that has an elem...
- D., check out Disney II-- it's the second location for the Disney magnet school, right off 90/94 at the Irving Park. Pulaski exit. My friend sends her son there and t...
Don't Know What to Do with My Baby Going to School with Allergies to Egg&peanuts
Asked by O.S. from Sacramento
on September 21, 2009
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I'm frustrated and not sure what to do! My daughter had her 1st day of preschool and her teacher allows any snacks regardless of my daughter's allergies to egg & pean...
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- Honestly, I would either talk to her superior, if there is one, or find a new preschool. As a teacher myself, I have been trained to use an Epi-pen and it is very sim...
- Find a new preschool!!!! At my son's school for snack they are not allowed any peanuts because one kid has an allergy but during lunch they have a peanut free table. ...
- O., Game across this Blog- Mom has great questions to ask the school- wither now or if you have to look for a new one! http://peanutfree.blogspot.com/ Also loo...
