Why is it so important to be allergy aware Allergic reactions An allergic reaction happens when a person comes into contact with something such as a food that their body thinks will be harmful for them ID: 1006296
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1. Allergy Awareness AssemblyWhy is it so important to be allergy aware?
2. Allergic reactionsAn allergic reaction happens when a person comes into contact with something, such as a food, that their body thinks will be harmful for them.This doesn’t happen to everybody, only someone with ‘allergies’.
3. How many children have allergies?Between 5 and 8 out of every 100 children have allergies! Every school classroom is likely to have at least one allergic child.
4. What can cause allergic reactions?
5. Tree NutsPeanutsSesameMilkFishCeleryWheat/GlutenShellfishMustardMolluscsSoybeansEggLupinTop 14 food allergensSulphitesMany other foods can also cause allergic reactions. Some people can react to even tiny amounts of the food!
6. DogsPollenOther common allergensWaspsBeesCatsMedicine
7. What is anaphylaxis?Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fil-ax-is) is the most serious type of allergic reaction.It can be life-threatening and needs emergency treatment with a medicine called ‘adrenaline’.
8. What are the signs of anaphylaxis?Serious reaction (anaphylaxis) signs include:Airway - Hard to swallow/coughingBreathing - Difficult to breathe/noisy breathingCirculation - Feeling dizzy, floppy or sleepyRemember ABC!
9. Other allergic reaction signsOther signs can include:Itchy skin rashItchy/tingling mouthPuffy lips, face or eyesTummy pain or being sickThe signs above can also happen on their own. If there are no ABC signs, the allergic reaction is likely to be less serious and not anaphylaxis.
10. MedicationWhen someone has a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), they have to use a medicine pen which looks like this. It injects a medicine called ‘adrenaline’ into the top of the person’s leg to make them feel better. These are also called adrenaline auto-injectors. There are 3 brand types in the UK (EpiPen, Emerade and Jext).
11. Using an adrenaline auto-injectorWhen an allergic reaction happens, it is important to get help quickly.If the person has any of the ABC signs, they need to use adrenaline.They should stay where they are and lay flat with their legs raised. If they are struggling to breathe, they may need to be propped up.Adrenaline should be given into the muscle in the outer thigh. Always follow the instructions on the specific device.
12. What does it feel like to have an allergy?Being allergic to something can feel very scary.Someone with an allergy has to be careful about what they do and make sure they stay away from the thing/things that make them feel ill.This can make them feel different or left out.
13. What you can do to helpIf your friend has an allergy, you can:Wash your hands to keep them clean when with your friend.Help your friend to stay away from the things which make them ill.Ask your friend about their allergy and how it makes them feel.Don’t share your lunch or snacks.Know what happens to someone when they have an allergic reaction and get help quickly if you see one happening.
14. Bullying is never okFood allergy bullying is when someone with allergies is teased or even threatened with the foods they are allergic toThis is extremely dangerous and unsafe for the allergic person, and can even be life-threateningRemember, anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction
15. Bullying is never okIf you’ve been bullied because of food allergies, or if you’ve seen bullying happen because of food allergies, please tell a trusted grown up.
16. Why is it so important to be allergy aware?To think about:Can you now answer the question above?What are your top takeaways from this assembly?
17. Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK wide charity solely focused on supporting people at risk of serious allergic reactions. Safer Schools ProgrammeAllergyWise online trainingFactsheetsPodcasts & WebinarsHelpline