Verywell / Zorica Lakonic
Should peanuts be banned in schools?
How Often Do Peanut Allergies Occur?
Roughly a third of children who have peanut allergy are alsoallergic to tree nuts.
Verywell / Zorica Lakonic
How Serious Are Peanut Allergies?
Someallergic reactionsto peanuts are confined to the skin, with redness, itching, andhives.
Overall, peanut allergy is a leading cause of food-related deaths in the United States.
The actual number of deaths due to peanut allergy is unknown.
That said, accidental exposure to peanuts can still happen in the school setting.
These policies did not change the rate ofepinephrine injections(the shots given for a severe allergic reaction.)
Schools with peanut-free tables, however, did have lower rates of epinephrine administration.
What about the rights of non-peanut allergic children to consume peanuts?
Yet, we can’t wait for further studies to be completed.
There are children that are coping with these very real risks today.
First and foremost is that children with a potential peanut allergy have an accurate diagnosis.
Epinephrine should be available at the school for any child who carries a diagnosis of peanut allergy.
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