Back to School for the Child with Allergies

If your child has nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies or insect allergies, you need to be prepared before sending them to school. It should be expected that your child's allergy or asthma symptoms may worsen at school, and therefore they need to be treated there. Children with asthma should have albuterol available as well as a plan for when to use it, such as before physical education and if asthma symptoms occur. Those with food and insect allergies should have avoidance information as well as an Epi-Pen available to treat severe reactions. Don't wait for something bad to happen - put a plan into place BEFORE the school year starts so that your child can be treated at school if needed.

Learn more:

• Special Considerations for the Allergic Child at School
• Develop an Asthma Action Plan for School
• Preparing and Treating Food Allergies at School