15 States Adopt Food Allergy Safety Policies

Much to the chagrin of many students, school is right around the corner. And as food allergies are in the forefront of parents minds,  15 states now require public schools to put in place strategies for the special care of students with food allergies. These special strategies include mandatory food allergy training for all school staffs, as well as easy access to epinephrine in case of an allergic reaction.Experts estimate two students in every classroom have food allergies, a condition in which the immune system incorrectly identifies a food protein as a threat and attempts to protect the body against it by releasing chemicals into the blood.The release of these chemicals result in symptoms of an allergic reaction. And, of all allergic reactions, 40 percent are severe or life threatening, according to Michael Lade, vice chairman of the nonprofit organization, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), which is pushing for the expansion of safety measures in all states.“This is mission-critical,” Lade said. “We are going to save lives.”Arm your child affected by food allergies with a comprehensive treatment  plan. If you live in the NYC area, call my office for a consultation at 866-632-5537.  Together we can prepare your child for a healthy, successful school year.