Health Tip: Teaching Your Child About Food Allergies: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Teaching Your Child About Food Allergies

Communicate the warning signs

By Diana Kohnle

Monday, August 25, 2014

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(HealthDay News) -- Children with food allergies may feel less afraid if they know what they're dealing with.

The Kids With Food Allergies website suggests children with food allergies should know:

• The warning signs of an allergic reaction, and how to best communicate that they are having a reaction.
• Not to share food with others at lunch.
• How to read food labels to look for allergens.
• To always wash hands before and after eating.
• To never share medications with other children.
• To politely decline food that isn't from home.

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