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… 100b What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of … maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility …
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… 100c What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a … a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe child …
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… Condition Basics What is latex allergy? Latex is natural rubber. It's a … rash. Related Information Allergic Reaction Food Allergies Rash, Age 12 and Older Credits … rash. Related Information Allergic Reaction Food Allergies Rash, Age 12 and Older Credits …
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… Condition Basics What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods …
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… Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic …
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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic …
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… (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … instructed in the product labelling Managing food allergies Food can be an allergen for many … you or someone in your care has a food allergy, making food choices can be …
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… beyond. footnote 1 Breast milk is the ideal food for babies. If you are not able to … The order in which other foods from Canada's Food Guide are introduced is not … your baby might be at risk for a peanut allergy, ask him or her about introducing …
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… children only have asthma attacks during allergy season, when they breathe in cold air, … asthma. A history of allergies, including food allergies. Children who have an allergy … asthma. A history of allergies, including food allergies. Children who have an allergy
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… occur the first time you're exposed to an allergy-producing substance ( allergen ). For … Some of the more common ones include: Food allergies. They are more common in children than adults. Food allergies are most common in people who …