Food Allergies 101

Learn everything you need to know about childhood food allergies in this two-hour deep-dive session. Led by Stanford Children’s Health pediatric allergy specialists, this event is perfect for new parents who want to learn how to prevent food allergies as well as parents and caregivers of children with food allergies who are looking for ways to better manage their child’s condition.

In the first segment, Food Allergies 101, you'll learn the following:
• What causes food allergies?
• Who is at risk for developing food allergies?
• What are the signs that your child is developing a food allergy?

Watch the other segments in the Stanford Children's Health Food Allergy Boot Camp playlist:

[kellyclover]

I am 67. I just learned today that I have multiple food allergies. The tests were run in an attempt to identify the cause of constant skin itching.

[allergicemma]

I have had 5 anaphylactic reactions and I’m only 6.

[nurlatifahmohdnor]

Seasonal

Pollens
Trees
Elm, oak, maple, ash, birch, hickory (early spring in southern states; late spring in northern states)
Grasses
Bluegrass, orchard grass, timothy, red top (spring and summer)
Weeds
Ragweed, amaranth, plantain, thistle (midsummer to early autumn)




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