My little girl has allergies and will be going to school this year...?

Question

...Does anyone know if schools have some form of procedure for protecting children with allergies? Say...before somone bringing in an animal for show and tell etc. Thanks!

Answer 1

I would highly recommend assuming everyone who will come in contact with your child isn't familiar with the policies regarding allergies, and take it upon yourself to share information with them. I work in a school district, and have found there are many gray areas when it comes to allergies, and policies may be different from building to building. Write letters to the teacher(s), any specialist (music, media, physical education, etc.) that may work with your child, the school principal, the school nurse and/or district nurse, food services (both building and district level) if there is a food allergy. Be sure to specifically outline what the allergies are, treatments, etc., and follow up throughout the year with reminders. Be sure to let them know of any changes immediately, so files can be updated. I think it would probably be important to be sure your daughter is educated about the do's and don'ts, so she can avoid any potentially harmful situations that come up, in spite of the notifications.

Answer 2

You can always discuss health issues of your child with the school administrator to better protect her... On the other hand, it's also the best interest of your child to be free from any allergy. I've been a Pharmaceutical Representative of a Multinational Pharmaceutical company that promoted an anti-allergy medication. But as far as I know, anti-allergy medications are only symptomatic that doesn't actually get rid of the allergy. Meaning, allergy keeps coming back and forth ones exposed to the allergen (that causes allergic reactions). If you are eager how you and your loved ones would trully be healthy, visit www.dxn2u.com. Read and understand what you can and ask me back if there's something you need more to know. Just email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Answer 3

as long as you make the school aware of the allergy they will do everything they can to protect your child - however, sometimes things can be unavoidable

my son has allergies to egg / egg products and lanolin - egg makes him stop breathing, and lanolin literally burns his skin - during a day at nursery in a cooking class, a student let him join in and yes, he ended up getting egg on his fingers and put it in his mouth. The nursery was very apologetic about it - and he could of died

Just check with the school what the policy is and make sure its written in bold on the application forms etc..

Answer 4

Each school is different and so is each class. This has to be addressed with the school when you enroll her. If she is just allergic to some animals, I dont think there will be an issue at all. Most kids do not bring in animals.

Answer 5

If your child has serious food, environmental and/or animal allergies you need to talk to your school about setting up a 504 designation to protect your daughter.
More info is available at http://www.foodallergyadvocate.com/504Plan.htm
or elsewhere on-line.

Answer 6

well kids always have to check w/ teachers b4 bringing in pets and the teachers check w/ the students.... and at my old school they had a separate table (at luch) for ppl w/ food allergies... if the parents wanted them to sit there..... for stuff like peanuts...

Answer 7

i was wondering the same thing, my son is in grade k and he has allergies, and they tell me they only arent allowed certain foods.. peanut butter,ect... but if he is just starting school like my son, there shouldnt be any show n tell like that at that age

Answer 8

speak to the school principal and school nurse and advise them of her allergies