Originally published September 2013
By Jan Hanson
Food allergy is a growing health concern in North America and for good reason. Too many kids are having allergic reactions and going into anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening event, while at school.
Often this is a result of a lack of education and preparation. Tragically, fatalities also occur. Understanding the impact food allergies have on affected children is the first step in recognizing the need for better management.
Jan Hanson, MA, has over twenty years experience in the area of food allergy management, is founder of the consulting company Educating for Food Allergies, LLC, and is the author of Food Allergies: A Recipe for Success at School.
