Allergies
What is an allergy?
When you body gets sick from something like a food or a sting.
Washing your hands before eating.
Safe
Your friend feels sick after eating.
Tell an adult.
True or False: You should share snacks.
False
A student washes hands before lunch. What's good?
They are being safe.
Name one common food allergy.
Peanuts, milk, eggs, grass, car fur, etc
Not Safe
Someone wants to share food with you.
Say no/ don't share
What should you do before eating?
Wash hands
A student shares cookies. What's the problem?
Sharing food is not safe.
True or false: Allergies can make people very sick?
True
Reading a food label.
Safe.
You touched food before playing
Wash hands
Who helps if someone has an allergy?
Adult/Teacher
A student eats without checking their food. What's wrong?
Didn't check food.
Can you always tell if food is safe by looking?
No.
Eating food without asking what's in it.
Not safe.
A classmate says they have an allergy.
Be careful, ask what it is, don't share food
Why are allergies important to know about?
To keep people safe
A student tells the teacher when a friend feels sick. What's good?
They got help.
What is something that is NOT safe to do if someone has an allergy?
Share food/ ignore it/ not tell an adult.
You wash your hands after eating.
Safe
Someone is having trouble breating after eating.
Get help FAST / tell an adult right away
True or False: Even a small amount of food can be dangerous for someone with allergies.
True.
A student eats, then touches other without washing their hands. What's the problem?
Could spread allergens.