There is a growing number of children with food-related allergies, who are at risk of having an anaphylactic event, which is life-threatening and requires prompt and immediate emergency medical attention. Here are some links to help you understand life-threatening food allergies and ways to prevent an anaphylaxis event from occurring:

Food Allergy Facts and Statistics in the US:

http://www.foodallergy.org/files/FoodAllergyFactsandStatistics.pdf

How to Read Food Labels:

http://www.foodallergy.org/files/HTRLsheet_2012.pdf

Teacher's Checklist:

http://www.foodallergy.org/files/checklist.pdf

Common food allergens:

http://www.foodallergy.org/files/foodallergyawareness.pdf

Food Allergy Awareness Flyer:

http://www.foodallergy.org/files/faaposter.pdf

Resource: www.foodallergy.org