Preschool: Epi Pen

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Peanut Allergy

J.S. asks from Minneapolis

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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Need Advice from Moms of Kids with Severe Food Allergies!

G.K. asks from San Francisco

A pediatric allergist confirmed today what I suspected already--that my 2-year-old son has a severe peanut allergy. He's had two exposures/reactions to peanuts alrea...

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504 Plan?

P.K. asks from Denver

In a recent allergy question mamas were giving advice about a 504 plan for a new kindergarten student with a nut allergy. What is it? My son is starting a preschool i...

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CPS Student Dies from Peanut Exposure

D.S. asks from Chicago

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. M...

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Looking for Food Allergy Studies and Advice

K.W. asks from Pittsfield

I have a 5 year-old with severe life threatening food allergies that include wheat, milk, eggs, oats, barley,rye, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. I have had to previ...

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Dealing with Peanut and Dust Mite Allergies with Young Son

M.A. asks from Washington DC

Hi - I found this site as I was looking for help online about peanut allergies. We just found out my son (16 months) has a peanut allergy and also dust mite allergy...

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Pre-School Interview Questions

A.C. asks from Allentown

My son is going to be 3 in January. I am thinking that I need to start looking at pre-schools. Any tips for interviewing the preschools/learning centers? Since thi...

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Seeking Info on Treating Allergies in Preschool Children

J. asks from Dallas

My 3 year old's pediatrician just prescribed Nasonex and Zyrtec on a daily basis for my 3 year old. His allergies are minor and have not really impacted his daily lif...

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Anyone Dealing with a Peanut Allergy with Their Child?

J.K. asks from Buffalo

My 2 yr old daughter has a peanut allergy that was diagnosed by an allergist through a skin test at about 16 months. His only advice is to carry benadryl, and epi pen...

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Early Kindergarten or Not? Also, Food Allergy and Schools.

M.O. asks from Phoenix

Well, I'm sort of torn on what to do over here. For a few years, I have done in home childcare/preschool for both my son and other people's children. For my son bei...