ID

348-940 (FST-283)

Authors as Published

Abigail Villalba, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Renee Boyer, Assistant Professor, Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech

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Food allergies affect approximately 2 percent of adults and 4 to 8 percent of children in the United States. Over the last decade, the number of young people with food allergies has increased. Food allergies can be serious and life-threatening; severe reactions kill 100 to 200 Americans per year. The risk of accidental exposure to foods can be reduced if physicians, parents, child care providers, and teachers work to minimize risks and provide a safe environment for children with food allergies. This publication provides general information and guidelines to manage food allergies at home, schools, day care centers, and camps.

 

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Publication Date

January 24, 2018