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Allergy Action Plan

Allergy Action Plan. Carrie Hallquist, MS Eau Claire Area School District Safety Coordinator. What is an Allergy?. An immediate or delayed immune reaction caused by exposure to an antigen (allergen) Reactions vary from mild to life-threatening anaphylactic reactions

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Allergy Action Plan

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  1. Allergy Action Plan Carrie Hallquist, MS Eau Claire Area School District Safety Coordinator

  2. What is an Allergy? • An immediate or delayed immune reaction caused by exposure to an antigen (allergen) • Reactions vary from mild to life-threatening anaphylactic reactions • Anaphylaxis – an acute, severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction affecting two or more body systems • Most dangerous = breathing difficulties and drop in blood pressure or shock • Can be result of exposure to allergen that has not caused a reaction previously • Can occur immediately or several hours later • Some can react to just touching or inhaling the allergen

  3. Foods Peanuts Tree Nuts Dairy Products Eggs Soy Wheat Fish Shellfish Insect Stings Yellow Jackets Bees Wasps Hornets Medications Latex Common Allergens

  4. Why have a Plan? • Increasing number of affected students • 11 million Americans have food allergies • Prevalence of food allergies, particularly among children, is on the rise • Anaphylaxis causes 200 deaths annually • We cannot guarantee to be allergen-free • Guidelines for staff and families needed • Need for standardization across district

  5. Plan Development • Committee Development • ECASD School Health Committee • Allergy Sub-Committee • Information Collection • Drafts • Finalized Plan • Communication of Plan • Review

  6. Emergency Response Reaction Follow-up Responsibilities Allergy Emergency Plan Diet Modification Medication Administration Critical Health List Letter Parent/Snack Sample Letters Child – Reaction Description Epi-Pen Instructions Elementary Student Talking Points Allergen-Free Table Checklist Hand Washing Protocol Plan Layout

  7. Family Communication Forms Completion Updates Educate Student in Self-Management Skills Student Follow Rules Communication School Administration Coordination Teacher Classroom Protocol Food Service Diet Modification Food Preparation Public Health Nurse Consultation Medication Administration Training Development of Allergy Emergency Plan Responsibilities

  8. Allergy Emergency Plan • Student Information • Including Student Picture • Signs of an Allergic Reaction • Plan for Allergic Reaction • Emergency Contact Information • Update/Review Information • Copy Distribution

  9. Continued Challenges • Outside of school hours - use of buildings • Recognition as serious/important • Communication • Movement of personnel • Substitute personnel • Parents not giving us necessary information • Students “testing” the system

  10. Resources • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) = www.foodallergy.com • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology = www.aaaai.org • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America = www.aafa.org • Food Allergy Initiative = www.foodallergyinitiative.org • Food Allergy Project = www.foodallergyproject.org • Kids with Food Allergies = www.kidswithfoodallergies.org • Allergy/Asthma Information Association = www.aaia.ca • Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) = www.aanma.org

  11. Thank you! Carrie Hallquist, MS Eau Claire Area School District Safety Coordinator challquist@ecasd.k12.wi.us

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