“What should I say to my son's school about his gluten allergy?”
My son has a serious allergy to gluten (not celiac disease, thank God), but I feel like his teacher isn't doing much to protect him from a reaction. I just want to make sure that he's safe while there. Is there anything that I should say to his teachers and the admin about his allergy? They already know about it, I just want them to be extra careful with it.
1 Answer
Dear concerned mom,
It is good that your son's teachers are aware of his situation but there isn't much they need to do other than ensure he is not offered or given any foods that you do not send with him to school. Examples include but are not limited to snacks, Bday celebrations of other students with cupcakes, etc. Since gluten sensitivity does not result in anaphylaxis and there is no indication for EPi device or Benadryl the administration does not need to have any medications for your child on hand. He should be aware of not accepting food from anyone and only eat the food you send for him and should he have any symptoms then seek the teacher's attention and be taken to the school nurse.
It is good that your son's teachers are aware of his situation but there isn't much they need to do other than ensure he is not offered or given any foods that you do not send with him to school. Examples include but are not limited to snacks, Bday celebrations of other students with cupcakes, etc. Since gluten sensitivity does not result in anaphylaxis and there is no indication for EPi device or Benadryl the administration does not need to have any medications for your child on hand. He should be aware of not accepting food from anyone and only eat the food you send for him and should he have any symptoms then seek the teacher's attention and be taken to the school nurse.
