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"Millions of people in the United States are allergic to bee stings-and serious reactions can be life-threatening. Though this sounds scary, preparation can help! Readers of this volume learn what to do if they or a friend are stung by a bee and have a normal reaction, as well as what to look for if an allergic reaction is occurring. Age-appropriate content and language explain what happens when someone has an allergy. The text is accompanied by full-color...
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"Eggs are in so many foods, particularly packaged foods like pasta, cookies, and crackers. This can make being a kid with an egg allergy particularly hard. But, with a little knowledge and preparation, it's possible to mostly avoid rashes, hives, or nausea that this allergy can cause. In this book, readers learn why people have an egg allergy and how to eat safely when living with it. Written in age-appropriate language, the main content offers helpful...
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"Peanut allergies are the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. Right now, there is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure, though some children grow out of it. The only way to stop a serious reaction from occurring is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn how serious peanut allergies may be as well as the symptoms one might have. Full-color photographs highlight how food packaging...
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"Babies under a year old can have an allergy to milk that follows them into childhood. However, most kids don't have severe allergic reactions to milk products and many will eventually outgrow it. In this book, readers learn the signs of a milk allergy and what foods they should avoid if they are allergic to milk. Colorful, relatable photographs complement age-appropriate explanations and science information about an important subject readers will...
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"Young children and babies are some of the most common people to show an allergy to wheat-and it's one of the most common allergies in children. The lucky ones outgrow it, but wheat allergies can cause some uncomfortable symptoms in the meantime. In this book, readers are introduced to what causes a wheat allergy, what an allergic reaction might look like, and how to handle that situation if it comes up. Readers also learn the difference between a...
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Whether you are the parent, relative, caregiver, or teacher of a food-allergic child, you know how challenging it is to keep that child safe, healthy, happy, and well fed. But now, help is at hand. The team of authors behind this invaluable book -- the mother of a food-allergic child, a board-certified allergist, and a psychologist -- will take you through every step of life with a food-allergic child.
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"Meet Hudson! He likes music and skateboarding. He also has a food allergy. Hudson is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Hudson sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Hudson is not defined by his tree nut allergy, but he has to be very careful about what he eats....
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"Now, with Feeding Your Allergic Child, there's a solution to the dilemma of what to prepare for the food-sensitive child." "Elisa Meyer's creative, fun, and delicious recipes will get your kids to eat, and keep them happy and healthy at the same time. These nutritious dishes will tempt even the most finicky child, while avoiding the four ingredients kids are most frequently allergic to: corn, wheat, dairy, and eggs. They can also be modified for...