Peanut allergies are the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. Right now, there is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure, thought some children grow out of it. The only way to stop a serious reaction from occurring is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn how serious peanut allergies may be as well as the symptoms one might have. Full-color photographs highlight how food packaging...

Eggs are in so many foods, particularly packaged foods like pasta, cookies, and crackers. This can make being a kid with an egg allergy particularly hard. But, with a little knowledge and preparation, it's possible to mostly avoid the rashes, hives, or nausea that this allergy can cause. In this book, readers learn why people have an egg allergy and how to eat safely while living with it. Written in age-appropriate language, the main content offers...

Millions of people in the United States are allergic to bee stings-and serious reactions can be life-threatening. Though this sounds scary, preparation can help! Readers of this volume learn what to do if they or a friend are stung by a bee and have a normal reaction, as well as what to look for if an allergic reaction is occurring. Age-appropriate content and language explain what happens when someone has an allergy. The text is accompanied by full-color...