What is an allergy?
Your body reacts to something that's normally harmless
What foods can someone be allergic to?
Peanuts, eggs, fish, gluten.....
What are some symptoms of a non-life threatening allergic reaction?
Swelling, itchy rashes, redness
What are some symptoms of a life threatening allergic reaction?
trouble breathing, stomach aches, throwing up, dizziness
What do people with life threatening allergies carry on them?
Epi pen
True or False? Can people be allergic to insect bites?
True
What are some non-food allergies?
Dust, types of medicine, insect bites....
Should we bring foods to school that contain nuts?
No!
Is laughing a sign of an allergic reaction?
No
What do you do if you think someone is having a life-threatening allergic reaction?
Call 911