Is your child suffering from the severe allergic condition, food anaphylaxis? If so, have you taken precautions and ensured that the childcare center where he or she goes and the school are not caught unawares? Sometimes despite all the precautions, accidents do happen and you have to ensure that the school and the places where the child stays is prepared for such exigencies. Sit with your child’s doctor and prepare an emergency plan.

Follow the instructions given by the pediatrician and avoid food that you think to have trigerred the allergic reaction in the child. But if the child eats some such food outside that he or she is allergic to, then he should immediately be given the medication prescribed for such emergencies. Usually antihistamines or epinephrine is prescribed but some doctors prefer for the manifestation of the symptom before beginning treatment. Emphasize to the staff that even if they have called the doctor or the parents, they should not delay giving the emergency medication as the slightest delay can result in death of the child.

It is always good to ensure that the child wears the MedicAlert Bracelet. This will immediately indicate what he or she is allergic to and even if the child’s pediatrician cannot be reached, the other doctor can begin treatment immediately. Ensure that the school and the childcare centers has all the essential telephone numbers like the parents’ and the pediatrician et al.

Food anaphylaxis is also known as food allergy. It is an allergic reaction that occurs suddenly without any warning and affects the stomach, respiratory system and the heart. The speed with which the allergies take over are alarming and if not treated immediately, can result in the loss of life. Therefore, the staff at the school et al must be well trained to act accordingly in such situations.

Tell the staff to observe the child for the following symptoms and contact the doctor after giving the child first aid.

• Nausea, pain in the stomach and diarrhea
• Coughing, wheezing, sneezing, et al
• Flushed, red skin and swelling
• Itching or tingling in the mouth
• Increase in heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Lightheadedness

When you and the school staff are following the emergency plan laid down by the child’s pediatrician, you can be assured that your child will be safe.

Brenda Lyttle is a health expert who began writing for publications in her community in 2005 and now commands an authority in writing on healthy living, HGH, fitness, and anti-aging related topics. She is also a strong believer of the goodness of GenF20 Plus, a popular HGH supplement, but insists that exercising can never be replaced by any supplement whatsoever.