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Food allergies can cause serious reactions. Find out how to keep kids safe and respond in an emergency.

• Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities

Common Food Allergies

• Egg Allergy
• Fish Allergy
• Food Allergies
• Nut and Peanut Allergy
• Shellfish Allergy
• Soy Allergy
• Wheat Allergy

Handling Emergencies

• First Aid: Allergic Reactions
• Five Ways to Prepare for an Allergy Emergency
• Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)

Celiac Disease

• About Recipes for Kids With Celiac Disease
• Celiac Disease
• What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Lactose Intolerance

• About Recipes for Kids With Lactose Intolerance
• Lactose Intolerance
• What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Allergy Testing

• Blood Test: Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
• Blood Test: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
• How Do Doctors Test for Food Allergies?
• What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?

Living With Food Allergies

• Food Allergies
• Going to School With Food Allergies
• If My Child Has Food Allergies, What Should I Look for When Reading Food Labels?

Resources for Educators

• Celiac Disease Special Needs Factsheet
• Food Allergies Special Needs Factsheet
• Lactose Intolerance Special Needs Factsheet

Q&A

• Can Cake Cause Hives?
• Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
• How Do Doctors Test for Food Allergies?
• I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
• I'm Pregnant. Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
• If My Child Has Food Allergies, What Should I Look for When Reading Food Labels?
• What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
• What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?
• What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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