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Article: Study Reinforces Need for Standardized Food Allergy Guidelines and Training in Schools Nationwide; School Nurses Report a Significant Increase in Students with Food Allergies.
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- October 7, 2004
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study Impact of Food Allergies on School Nursing Practice released in the October issue of The Journal of School Nursing findings reverberated what many in the medical community and educators have believed for years. Food allergies are a growing health and safety concern in the classroom. This study supports the American Medical Association (AMA) position calling for training and education of school staff.
In the study, conducted by The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) http://www.foodallergy.org/, 60% of the school nurses reported an increase in elementary-age students with food allergies in the classroom over ...