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Sun, 06/21/2009 - 21:01
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I was wondering if anyone has an allergy awareness program for their school. We have a PTA board position called youth protection. Someone suggested that there should be a program to educate children about the seriousness of food allergies under this officer's responsibility.

Please advise. I don't know where to begin but think this is a great idea. I appreciate any and all ideas.

Thank you.

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Mon, 06/22/2009 - 05:40
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Thank you for your interest in food allergy safety for your school. Below are a couple of resources. FAAN has a "Be a PAL" program, Protect a Life from food allergies. This program helps parents, educaters and students. You can learn more about it at www.foodallergy.org We have a program, "Managing Food Allergies in a School Setting, helping school, faculty, staff, children and the parent community learn about food allergies, the program includes food allergy awareness flashcards. The cards incorporate a great deal of comprehensive safety information and delivers it in an easy to learn format. visit www.beyondapeanut.com for more information www.foodallergysmart.org is another great resource. Those are a few to get you started.

When educated the children are usually great advocates for their friends with food allergies. It is important to remember the parent community to help them understand should they be affected by any policies the school may choose to impliment around food allergy safety.

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Tue, 06/23/2009 - 05:00
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I think this is a great idea and one I'd like to expand in our school. Currently, the nurse meets with all teachers and staff prior to the start of school to train them on food allergies and the use of epi-pens. The nurse also visits my child's classroom within the first few days of school and does a little in-service for students about food allergies without giving any specific children's names.

I did reach out to a Girl Scout troop at our school and helped them earn their Be a Pal Patch (http://www.foodallergy.org/Girl_scouts_badge.pdf). I've offered this to other scout troops at the school as well.

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