Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
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Appendix F<br />
School Communication (sample letters)<br />
Sample Letter from Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal (elementary)<br />
Dear Parent / Guardian,<br />
With<strong>in</strong> our school community there are several students who have a potentially lifethreaten<strong>in</strong>g<br />
allergy (anaphylaxis) to foods, predom<strong>in</strong>antly to peanuts and tree nuts<br />
(e.g. almond, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio).<br />
We feel the best way to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to these students is to<br />
respectfully ask for the co-operation of the parents/guardians with<strong>in</strong> this school community to:<br />
CHOOSE ONE (or replace with word<strong>in</strong>g for other allergens)<br />
a. Avoid send<strong>in</strong>g peanut butter or products with peanuts listed <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>gredients.<br />
b. Talk to your children about eat<strong>in</strong>g at a designated table where they can consume products<br />
conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g peanuts or tree nuts.<br />
We have attached our school anaphylaxis plan which will help us provide an ‘allergy-safe’<br />
environment for children at risk of anaphylaxis. I ask you to read the plan carefully and<br />
contact me should you have any questions or concerns.<br />
Your cooperation and understand<strong>in</strong>g of this matter is appreciated.<br />
Yours truly,<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />
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