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Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts are important to plan for if a loved one or child’s classroom has a student with food allergies. Knowing some of the common allergens in Valentine’s Day treats and ideas for safe alternative gifts is a great way to ensure an allergy-friendly holiday!   Valentine’s Day Treats & Common Allergens The day of love may be sweet for many, but for those with food allergies, the holiday can be dangerous if allergens are accidentally consumed. About 32 million people have...

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Halloween & Food Allergies in Children: What You Should Know

Halloween & Food Allergies in Children: What You Should Know

Halloween and food allergies in children can be a big concern for parents whose kids experience reactions to allergens in common candies. For these parents, there are some steps that can be taken to make sure their children enjoy a fun-filled and safe Halloween. Learn about some of our tips to help avoid a food allergy reaction.   Common Food Allergies in Children Food allergies are an abnormal response in the body’s immune system caused by a particular allergen present in the consumed food. Food allergies...

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