COVID-19 Advisory
Visitor restrictions are in place across all Children’s Wisconsin locations. Masks are required for all visitors and for patients ages 2+.
Visitor restrictions are in place across all Children’s Wisconsin locations. Masks are required for all visitors and for patients ages 2+.
Checking in with a few of our frontline staff who have received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
Researchers estimate that approximately 15 million Americans have a food allergy. This includes 1 in every 13 children, which translates to approximately two in every classroom! Here’s another statistic that might be hard to stomach: Every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is sent to the emergency room because of a food allergy, resulting in 200,000 ER visits per year.
While there are no cures for food allergies, strict avoidance of allergens, along with early recognition and management of allergic reactions, is essential in preventing serious health consequences. Eight foods account for 90 percent of all reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction, and there is no way to predict what the severity may be.
If you have a child, or know of a child with a food allergy, here are some tips to help keep them safe:
Taking these steps will not only help keep kids safe, but it also can help them not feel left out. With a little planning, we can all do our part in the fight against food allergies.
To learn more about food allergies, I encourage you to visit the Food Allergy Research & Education website. Also, you may want to check out the following online grocery stores for buying allergen-free foods:
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
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