"Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction when a person is exposed to an allergen. The most common allergens are eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cow's milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, certain insect stings and medications."
FEATURE ARTICLE: Guidelines for Schools - The Role of the Student
The role of students with life‐threatening allergies will change and increase as they
become older. The level of independence in the care and management of an allergic
condition is based on the student’s developmental level.
With this in mind, students should be able to:
- Take as much responsibility as possible, based on developmental level, for
- Learn to recognize symptoms of an allergic reaction and alert an adult immediately
if a reaction is suspected or symptoms appear.
- Avoid allergen exposure as much as possible.
- Do not trade or share food with anyone;
- Tell your school nurse and teachers that you have a food allergy
- Wash hands before and after eating;
- Not eat any food with unknown ingredients; and
- Learn to read food labels.
- Avoid wearing brightly colored clothing, perfume, hair spray, or any heavily
- Tell your school nurse and teachers that you have an insect sting allergy;
- Wear closed‐toed shoes; and wear clothing that inhibits insect bites.
- When eating outdoors, keep food covered until eaten since scent of food attracts
bees, and stay away from garbage cans.
- Avoid contact with latex gloves and other products;
- Tell your school nurse and teachers that you have a latex allergy so they can
replace products with non‐latex substitutes; and
- Avoid areas where there is a possibility to inhale powder from latex gloves worn by
- Develop a relationship with the school nurse and/or another trusted adult in the
school to assist in the successful management of the allergy while in school.
- Develop trusting relationships with peers who understand the importance of avoiding
- Report any teasing or harassment to a school employee.
Always carry your epipen or anapen (and ensure that the schools has one and knows
where yours is kept) in an Activeaide EpiPen pouch or Anapen pouch.
The Activeaide Auto Injector holders are made of medical quality materials and
designed with three layers, giving your epipen or anapen great protection. As well as
Anaphylaxis Management, Activeaide also has great products to help with Asthma