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Severe allergic reactions may be seen in some patients who only inhale or come in contact with food allergens.
Nearly half of the fatalities (43%) occurred at either a school or an eating establishment.
Dr. Poland ’s testimony emphasized that many schools have become complacent about safety planning. He gave several examples of the lack of prioritization of safety and crisis planning by school administrators.
Keeping known food allergens out of the classroom during celebrations is now recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in its national school guidelines. FARE strongly supports this.