Allergies
Food allergies are on the rise at an alarming rate. Approximately 5-6% of the pediatric population has had an occurrence of a food allergy. It's not only food items that can trigger an anaphylactic response, other common triggers include: insect bites, bee stings, latex, perfumes and nickel. The list goes on. While some allergic reactions can be mild, many students with severe food allergies can experience serious life threatening symptoms from eating, touching or smelling the food they are allergic to.
We are asking everyone to please be aware of the foods you are sending into school that can contain things other students may be allergic to. Some of the common allergies in our buildings include: peanuts, eggs, tree nuts and yellow and red food dyes. Often, reactions are triggered with very small amounts.
Parents should notify the School Health Office immediately of any allergies their children may have and provide the school nurse with a written physician order and medication. The school nurse will coordinate with parents to develop an emergency care plan.