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...your child’s allergies for substitutes or new employees. Discuss what to do in case of an emergency. Ask your pediatrician about keeping an epinephrine auto-injector on-site. Be sure to train the caregiver on when and how to use one. Make sure that your child fully understands what can trigger their allergy. Look at upcoming lunch or snack menus and identify safe options, also provide the school with a list of safe foods that your child...

...not possible here are 10 management tips to prevent food reactions: 10 Tips To Manage Food Allergies at Home: Get a professional diagnosis. Don’t try to diagnose a food allergy yourself. Consult an allergist and develop an action plan for managing the allergy. This action plan should indicate which foods your child should avoid, and medications, such as an antihistamine or, for severe reactions, self-injectable epinephrine. Give your child’s food allergy action plan to people...

...Neocate mixed formula is good up to four hours at room temperature. 3. Have a Sufficient Amount of Medical Supplies: During an emergency it is possible injuries may occur. To help alleviate the potential of growing injuries, be sure to have at least seven days worth of medical supplies on hand. This includes having an epinephrine auto-injector, if prescribed, in case of an anaphylactic shock. With these tips, families will be more prepared in the...

...get the conversation started with your school of choice, Neocate has a lot of resources you can review: Helping Families Manage Food and Allergies at School School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act Additional School Resources from Neocate Organize, volunteer and/or help fund community programs that bring awareness to food allergies, such as a community walk/run or family fun day. Encourage and support local restaurants to educate their employees on food allergies, and participate in programs...

...make a plan that included my daughter’s teachers, the school kitchen manager, my daughter and my husband. The plan evolved as Rachel got older – she now goes through the lunch line and self-carries epinephrine. Here’s what we did early on and things we still practice today: Provide school nutrition office with required documentation signed by physician. Schools should not make food substitutions without a doctor’s statement identifying the medical condition (ie. food allergy) and...

...child will be able to eat. Always Be Prepared It’s always best to prepare for emergencies than to be caught by surprise. Prior to your event, take steps to make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency situation. Better yet, write down and carry with you an emergency plan of action. If your child carries an epinephrine auto-injector in case of anaphylaxis, make sure you have it with you at all times! ENJOY!...