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Food allergy among US children: Trends in prevalence and hospitalizations. [pdf 476K] This data brief from the CDC National Center for Health Statistics provides national estimates on the prevalence of food allergies among children, trends in food allergy prevalence, the relationship between food allergy and asthma and other allergies, and hospitalizations for food allergy.
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
Food Allergies: What you need to know
This FDA
food allergy fact sheet
suggests avoidance of food allergens and early recognition and
management of allergic reactions to food as important measures to
prevent serious health consequences. Areas addressed include facts
relating to food anaphylaxis, food labeling, common signs and symptoms
of food allergies, and what to do if allergic reactions occur.
Resource List on
Food Allergies and Intolerances [pdf 265K]
This publication from the National
Agricultural Library at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a compilation of resources on food
allergies and intolerances for the consumer. The resources are in a
variety of information formats: articles, pamphlets, books and full-text
materials on the Internet.
Food Allergy Action Plan (English [pdf
220K] ,
Spanish [pdf
760K])
The Food Allergy &
Anaphylaxis Network provides an action plan for providers to use when
working with students who have food allergies; this document is
available in English and Spanish.
School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies
This
publication, from the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network in
collaboration with other prominent school-focused organizations, presents
guidelines for schools to manage students with food allergies.
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