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A child with food allergies has the responsibility to watch out for his/her own safety on a daily basis, from a young age. Kids with food allergies have to look for allergens, read all ingredient labels, and avoid cross-contamination. They also carry the burden of knowing that the risk of a severe reaction is very real. On top of all that, some kids with food allergies are bullied due to their health condition. You can join the discussion on our discussion boards if you're a FASGMN member. Log in to the For Members are and click on "Educating Others". Below are several articles on the issue of bullying and food allergies: "Food Allergies Make Kids a Target of Bullies" by Elizabeth Landau, CNN "Children with Food Allergies Targeted by Bullies" by FAAN "Teasing, Bullying and Harrassment" by FAAN "Children with Food Allergies Targeted by Bullies" by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology "Anaphylaxis and School Yard Violence" by Deena Mandell, Calgary Allergy Network.
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"Bullying in Schools" 