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- Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction. It can progress quickly and may cause death without timely use of epinephrine. It can involve different body systems, including skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular. The most dangerous symptoms are trouble breathing and drop in blood pressure.
- The foods that are usually associated with anaphylaxis include: Milk (dairy), egg, peanuts, tree nuts, seafood, sesame, wheat, soy, sulphites and mustard.
- There is a VSB policy entitled "Strategies in the Prevention and Management of Anaphylaxis in the school setting". Dr. A.R. Lord Teachers have received Anaphylaxis Training
It takes the joint efforts of the parents, children, educators, and the community to respect and ensure the safety of children at risk of anaphylaxis. Please note that there are no PEANUTS, PEANUT BUTTER OR TREE NUTS (cashews, hazelnuts, filberts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, walnuts and pecans among others) allowed at Dr. A. R. Lord. There are students with severe allergies to these foods. Nuts can be found in Nutella and other chocolate spreads, pesto, granola bars, cookies, trail mix, and many other snack foods. Please read the label before sending these foods to school with your children, and do not send these foods if they contain nuts. Foods that say they "May contain" nuts are permitted. Coconut and seeds such as sesame or sunflower seeds are also allowed.
Resources and info: Food Allergy Fact Sheet and http://www.anaphylaxis.ca
