Keyword: food allergy
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Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, at lectern, announced legislation at a news conference on Monday that would promote food allergy awareness in restaurants countywide.
New bill could combat rising food allergy concerns countywide
Legislator Josh Lafazan, an Independent from Woodbury, introduced a new bill Monday aimed at making dining across Nassau County a safer experience for those affected by food allergies. The … more
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In August, Andy Braun sold silicone bracelets to raise money for his food allergy walk team, Andy’s Army, outside the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh.
Wantagh youth does battle with allergies
Andy Braun, a 12-year-old who attends Wantagh Middle School, has struggled with food allergies his whole life. Despite the challenges, though, Andy and his family haven’t given in. more
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Pumpkins have been sprayed painted teal and are available locally at Crossroads Farms for $2.99.
Teal pumpkins mean allergy awareness on Halloween
This Halloween, teal pumpkins will be a sought-after decoration for those trick-or-treaters seeking fun holiday treats, but need to steer clear of certain candies due to food allergies. more
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New food allergy policy debuts in Seaford
It only took one day for the Seaford School District’s new policies on food allergies to draw concerns, but school officials say the changes need some time to work. more
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Seaford’s allergy policy moves ahead
The Seaford Board of Education had its first reading of the proposed anaphylaxis policy regulation at its June 4 board meeting. “This policy is not a panacea, but rather it helps to provide guidelines for an allergy free environment,” Superintendent of Schools Brian Conboy said. “We will do the best we can.” more
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Parents question draft of allergy policy
The Oceanside school district presented the first draft of its allergy policy — mainly those to food — at the Jan. 20 Board of Education meeting. Parents had many questions about the policy and suggestions to improve it. more
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Meredith McNamara is one of the parents seeking nut-free schools in Seaford.
Seaford parents want nut-free schools
As the number of children with food allergies rises, a group of parents in Seaford is seeking to make local public schools nut-free. more
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Kelly Bender recently did a series of presentations on food allergies at the Wantagh Public Library, which included a display case, for her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
Girl Scout yearns to make a difference
Kelly Bender knows about food allergies. She is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. Although it is an issue familiar to her, Bender, of Wantagh, said that many people don’t know how much of a problem it is. more
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Centre Avenue Elementary School nurse Alice Calabrese trained Herald reporter Brian Croce how to administer epinephrine. Principal Timothy Silk is one of the many educators in the school who has been trained as well.
Food allergies a focus for school officials
This story is the fourth in series about food allergies in children. For other installments, visit liherald.com and search “food allergies.” The recent rise in food allergies among children … more
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Food allergy cases have risen in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The graph at right depicts the percentage of children with specific food allergies.
What causes food allergies?
Third in a series. The number of people with potentially deadly food allergies in the U.S. has risen steadily in recent years, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education, as many as 15 … more
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