Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
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Sample Letter from Teacher (elementary)<br />
Appendix F<br />
Dear Parent / Guardian,<br />
Two of the students <strong>in</strong> our class have a potentially life-threaten<strong>in</strong>g allergy (anaphylaxis) to<br />
peanuts and tree nuts (e.g. almond, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio).<br />
All of the children will have a special presentation to learn about life-threaten<strong>in</strong>g allergies<br />
and ways to help their allergic friends stay safe. In order to reduce the risk of accidental<br />
exposure, I:<br />
CHOOSE ONE (or replace with word<strong>in</strong>g for other allergens)<br />
a. Ask respectfully that families cooperate by enjoy<strong>in</strong>g peanut/tree nut-conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g products at<br />
home (please do not send to school).<br />
b. Will have children who br<strong>in</strong>g peanut eat at a designated table <strong>in</strong> the lunchroom, which will<br />
be properly cleaned after eat<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
c. Will have children with a peanut/tree nut allergy eat at a special table <strong>in</strong> the lunchroom.<br />
All parents are asked to advise me <strong>in</strong> advance of send<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> food to celebrate a child’s<br />
birthday or other special occasion. I encourage you to consider non-food items for some of<br />
these events so that all children may participate <strong>in</strong> the fun.<br />
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Your cooperation and understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of this matter is greatly appreciated.<br />
Yours truly,<br />
Teacher<br />
<strong>Anaphylaxis</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> & Other Sett<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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