Your Child and Food Allergies

Ranging from mild intolerance to life threatening ana-phylactic shock, some children have trouble with certain foods. Although any food can cause a allergic reaction, the most common ones are peanuts, eggs, fish, shellfish and cow’s milk as well as wheat and soy products. The parents of children who already know their child has food allergies, also know that inject able adrenaline must be given quickly when symptoms appear. But there are other who feel they need more help as knowing the best plan of action that is the most effective.

To give answers to pressing questions on anaphylaxis, a nationwide initiative of special pharmacist-directed group had Health-Watch for Children Day. These pharmacists conducted one-on-one discussions of education for those individuals with allergies. Those who attended were parents or caregivers of children with food or other life-threatening allergies. Demonstrations were given on how to give medication with the auto-injector, what to do if a reaction should occur and early symptoms and how to recognise them. Parents should learn to help their kids understand their allergies to certain foods and tell them how important is it to avoid these foods they are allergic to.