Gen:Allergies ARE serious

[Josephine Dervan <rderva@INFIONLINE.NET>]

Peanut allergies are definitely a serious problem. Our classrooms have a NO
PEANUTS sign outside of the classrooms of affected students. Class parents
are also advised as children often bring in treats for birthdays and
holidays.

I think some people are skeptical about the need for these precautions
because the use of epi pens and school warnings is a new thing. I've been
teaching since the late 60s and only became aware of these allergies in the
last few years.

Re: epi pens
We have several kids who carry them in our school. Parents provide them and
they are stored in the Nurse's office. The kids pick them up each morning,
take them to lunch and specials and several staff members are trained to
administer the shot. Kids also have them for bee stings and other allergic
reactions.

Josephine Dervan, Library Media Specialist
Strathmore Elementary School
Aberdeen, NJ
rderva@infionline.net
He who has a garden and a library, wants for nothing- Cicero

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