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Important Information
Statistics
- Roughly 32 million Americans have food allergies; 1 in 13 children and up to 1 in 10 adults in the US have them
- Unfortunately, 16% of parents have used an EpiPen correctly in the state of emergency
What are some of the most common food allergies?
- In the US, peanuts are ranked the #1 most common food allergy
- In no order, tree nuts, eggs, soy, dairy, wheat, shellfish, sesame, and fish are also common food allergies
- These make up 90% of food allergies
What are some of the signs of allergic reactions?
- Some of the common symptoms of allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itchy throats, difficulty breathing, and nausea
What are some of the most common types of medicine?
- EpiPens; only 56% of individuals with allergies state they carry their EpiPen with them at all times- a low number
- Auqi-V: another version of the EpiPen with audible instructions to help guide through the delivery
- Benadryl: used to calm down mild to moderate reactions
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Me & my sister, a Cadette, presenting different medications to the 2nd grade class
It is always encouraged that people with food allergies carry at least one wherever they go
Here is me & my sister presenting the top common food allergies in the US
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*EpiPen image provided by Fox News*
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