Raising Healthy Children: Shellfish Allergies

Learning that your child has a shellfish allergy can be scary. But having a plan and knowing how to treat and avoid a reaction to shellfish can ease this fear and keep your child safe. This publication explains shellfish allergies and provides information on the symptoms and how to respond if a rea...

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Main Authors: Kate Bennett, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. A. Kauwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-11-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/125901
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Summary:Learning that your child has a shellfish allergy can be scary. But having a plan and knowing how to treat and avoid a reaction to shellfish can ease this fear and keep your child safe. This publication explains shellfish allergies and provides information on the symptoms and how to respond if a reaction occurs. There are also tips to make it easier to manage your child’s shellfish allergy at home and away from home.This 4-page fact sheet was written by Kate Bennett, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1402
ISSN:2576-0009