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...medical condition in which someone has recurring seizures. It is estimated that 2.9 million people in the United States are living with epilepsy. This condition can occur at any age, however it is more likely in children under the age of 2 years old and adults over the age of 65. Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disease after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.[1] Common Epilepsy Symptoms Epilepsy is a medical condition in which...

...the onset and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. This provides a window of time to seek further medical attention. 1 Epinephrine at Schools If you are a parent of a child who is at risk for anaphylactic shock, you probably carry his or her epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times, in case they are exposed to an allergen to which they are allergic. This is excellent for when you are with your child. However, your...

...allergy, what foods they must avoid, and what could happen to them if they don’t. Suggest that your child enlist their friends in helping them “stay on the alert” for foods in question so they won’t get sick. Be ready for emergencies. Teach your child the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, how to call 911, how to use their emergency medicines such as injectable epinephrine. Consider having your child wear a medical...

...of an anaphylactic reaction. At-risk patients are those who have had a previous severe reaction, or those who have ingested a food known to trigger an allergic reaction. Emergency medicine teams should administer epinephrine regardless of whether symptoms are apparent. Additional key recommendations to emergency medical teams include: When in doubt, administer epinephrine. Epinephrine, in appropriate doses, is safe, and there are no absolute contradictions for its use in treating anaphylaxis. It is not necessary...

...Infancy is a time marked by rapid growth, requiring important nutrition in the form of breast milk and/or infant formula. A doctor may recommend Neocate for your infant due to cow milk or food allergies and related symptoms, or you may need to add Neocate to an elimination diet. Any transition to a hypoallergenic formula like Neocate can present challenges. Many parents come to us with questions about the taste of formulas like Neocate....

...foods” or perhaps where you might keep a list of foods for them and others as a reference. Symptoms or Reactions to Food Allergens. Your toddler will need to know what will happen if they eat something they are allergic to. This point will not only help them understand why this is an important topic, but also help them learn about their body. Does their tummy hurt, does their skin itch or turn red? Or...