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Food Allergies

An increasing number of children have life-threatening allergies.

Foods that most commonly produce allergic reactions-

-Peanuts and tree nuts
-Shellfish/fish
-Eggs
-Soy
-Milk

Reactions can occur with-
-Ingestion- When a child eats or drinks food containing the allergen
-Inhalation- Some children react when they smell the food
-Touch- Others react when touching even a small amount of the food. This can also happen if the food/drink gets splashed on the child.

Prevention of an allergic response-
-Avoidance of foods that trigger the allergy is the most important aspect. Frequently this means carefully reading product labels.

Safety measures for the allergic child in school-
-Separate “nut free” and “dairy free” tables have been established in the cafeteria. Any student who does not have nuts products in his/her lunch may sit at the “nut free” table and any students who does not have dairy products in his/her lunch may sit at the “dairy free table” along with the children who are allergic to these products.


-When a class has a student with severe food allergies, the parents will be sent a letter requesting that certain foods not be sent in for class parties (if any). The teacher will address how parties will be handled in that class.


-If a child has an allergic reaction if he/she touches or smells the food, the class will be asked not to bring in snacks containing these foods. However, they can bring those foods in to eat in the cafeteria at lunch if desired. Davis Thayer School staff appreciates your cooperation in helping provide a safe learning environment for all students.