It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every three minutes a person is admitted to the Emergency Room due to some type of allergic reaction. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans now have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age the age of 18. That means that every 1 in 13 children have an allergy, …
Category: Food Allergies
“Purchased a new @americanmedicalid and changed the inscription to ensure that I receive epinephrine and that 911 is called!” – @Liladri317 Food allergy to fish or shellfish affects 2.3% of …
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After the shock wore off from my child’s first reaction and diagnosis, what do I do? Where do I turn? How will I manage to keep him safe? 7 and …
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Here in Texas, back to school time also means high school football season! Yes, Friday night lights really are a thing here. While the general mood associated with football …