Thursday, October 31, 2013

Feds post food allergy guidelines for schools

FILE - This Oct. 10, 2013 file photo shows an epinephrine auto-injector that Tyler Edwards, 12, of Hendersonville, Tenn., carries with him because of his allergies. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, the federal government is issuing its first guidelines to schools on how to protect children with food allergies. The voluntary guidelines call on schools to take such steps as restricting nuts, shellfish or other foods that can cause allergic reactions, and make sure emergency allergy medicine _ like EpiPens _ are available. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ATLANTA (AP) — The federal government is issuing its first guidelines to schools on how to protect children with food allergies.








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