Scare Away Allergy Fears on Halloween

Halloween allergy scares - infographic

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Summary: Scare Away Allergy Fears on Halloween

Use hypoallergenic make up
Avoid makeup on children with eczema
Bring the epinephrine
Offer food allergy safe treats at your house
No eating until a parent inspects candy
Don’t eat unlabeled food
Read all labels
Balance candy consumption

Non-Food Treat Ideas for Children with Food Allergies

Glow-in-the-dark necklaces & rings
Fun sunglasses
Hair bands, Barrettes
Puzzle booklets
Yo-yos
Card games

There’s an anaphylaxis reaction every 6 minutes
1/13 children have food allergies
Peanuts are the most common food allergen
50.900 acres of pumpkins harvested
90 million pounds of chocolate bought Halloween week
50% rise in food allergies 1997-2011

More Information about Food Allergies

What are food allergies?
FAQs about food allergies
Food allergies and school
Holiday eating and food allergies
Symptoms of food allergies
Treatment for food allergies
Anaphylaxis
Epinephrine injections
Avoid cross contamination in your kitchen

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