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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...
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Babies under a year old can have an allergy to milk that follows them into childhood. However, most kids don't have severe allergic reactions to milk products and many will eventually outgrow an allergy. In this book, readers learn the signs of a milk allergy and what foods they should avoid if they are allergic to milk. Colorful, relatable photographs complement age-appropriate explanations and science information about an important subject readers...
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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...
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Pets are an important part of the family. Learning that a sibling or friend is allergic to a beloved cat or dog can be difficult. Even though these allergies can be treated, sometimes the solution to pet allergies is simply staying away from pets. In this book, readers learn about how the body reacts when it's allergic to pets in simple, age-appropriate language. Full of relatable photographs of kids interacting with pets and ways to deal with pet...
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Young children and babies are some of the most common people to show an allergy to wheat-and it's one of the most common allergies in children. The lucky ones outgrow it, but wheat allergies can cause some uncomfortable symptoms in the meantime. In this book, readers are introduced to what causes a wheat allergy, what an allergic reaction might look like, and how to handle that situation if it comes up. Readers also learn the difference between a...
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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...