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Food Allergies

… Condition Basics What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods … can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in …
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Food allergies

… Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic … a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food allergies and allergic conditions such as …
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Allergies

… Learning Center Learn about allergies If you are like a lot of people, you … in topics such as: Allergic Rhinitis Food Allergies Allergies: Avoiding Indoor … Controlling Pet Allergens Drug Allergies Food Allergies Hay Fever and Other Seasonal …
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Allergies

… Overview For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. … Common allergies Allergic reaction Food allergies Hay fever and other seasonal … Common allergies Allergic reaction Food allergies Hay fever and other seasonal …
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Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies

… Condition Basics What are seasonal allergies? Allergies occur when your body's … happen. Examples include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your … happen. Examples include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your …
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Drug Allergies

… setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go away … With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Food Allergies Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, … With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Food Allergies Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, …
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Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens

… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food … r-consumers/fact-sheets-and-infographics/food-allergies/eng/1332442914456/1332442980290 …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of … maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who …
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Allergy safe child care facilities

… allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a … a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe child … da.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/consumers/food-allergies Read the ingredient list each time …
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Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis

… (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … instructed in the product labelling Managing food allergies Food can be an allergen for many …