Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
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Stay away from areas where st<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>sects gather such as gardens, hedges, fruit trees, and<br />
garbage cans.<br />
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Wear light colours (<strong>in</strong>sects are attracted to bright ones) and avoid loose flow<strong>in</strong>g garments or hair<br />
that could entrap an <strong>in</strong>sect (tie hair back).<br />
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Wear shoes <strong>in</strong>stead of sandals dur<strong>in</strong>g the warm weather; do not go barefoot.<br />
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Avoid substances that attract <strong>in</strong>sects, e.g. perfumes, colognes and highly scented suntan lotions,<br />
cosmetics, hair sprays and deodorants.<br />
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Dr<strong>in</strong>k from cups rather than beverage cans or bottles where <strong>in</strong>sects can hide. Use a straw if<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g beverages outdoors.<br />
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Consult with an allergist to determ<strong>in</strong>e if they are appropriate candidates for venom<br />
immunotherapy, a de-sensitization program, which is highly effective.<br />
Consensus Statement<br />
Other Allergens<br />
Reactions to medication, exercise, latex and unknown causes (i.e. idiopathic) are rare <strong>in</strong> school<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>gs. Care of children with these allergies should be <strong>in</strong>dividualized based on discussions amongst<br />
the parents, physicians, and school personnel. The same emergency protocol, as described earlier <strong>in</strong><br />
this document, would apply.<br />
<strong>Anaphylaxis</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> & Other Sett<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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