Food allergies are caused by the immune system’s abnormal response to a certain food. While some food allergies are mild, others can be life-treating or even deadly. Tree nuts and peanuts can lead to anaphylaxis, and, as a result, nut allergies lead to death more commonly than any other food allergen.
The foods that most often trigger allergic reactions include:
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Peanuts
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Tree nuts
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Fish
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Shrimp
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Lobster
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Crab
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Eggs
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Milk
For those with serious food allergies, carrying an EpiPen® may be necessary.
Laurens Hope - www.laurenshope.com
FARE - www.foodallergy.org & www.kidswithfoodallergies.org
Medic Alert - www.medicalert.org