A nut allergy means my body gets upset when I eat certain nuts. My body thinks nuts are not safe, even though they are fine for most people.
A nut allergy means my body gets upset when I eat certain nuts. My body thinks nuts are not safe, even though they are fine for most people.
If I eat nuts when I have an allergy, my mouth might feel itchy or my tongue might feel funny. Sometimes my skin gets red bumps or my tummy hurts.
If I eat nuts when I have an allergy, my mouth might feel itchy or my tongue might feel funny. Sometimes my skin gets red bumps or my tummy hurts.
My body has special helpers called antibodies that fight germs. When I have a nut allergy, these helpers make a mistake and think nuts are bad germs.
My body has special helpers called antibodies that fight germs. When I have a nut allergy, these helpers make a mistake and think nuts are bad germs.
Nuts can hide in many foods like cookies, chocolate, some cereals, and ice cream. I need to check foods carefully before eating them.
Nuts can hide in many foods like cookies, chocolate, some cereals, and ice cream. I need to check foods carefully before eating them.
I can stay safe by always asking a grown-up if food has nuts before I eat it. I should never share food with friends at school.
I can stay safe by always asking a grown-up if food has nuts before I eat it. I should never share food with friends at school.
If I eat nuts by accident, I should tell a grown-up right away. My special medicine can help me feel better quickly.
If I eat nuts by accident, I should tell a grown-up right away. My special medicine can help me feel better quickly.
I should always tell adults taking care of me about my nut allergy. This helps them keep me safe when I eat.
I should always tell adults taking care of me about my nut allergy. This helps them keep me safe when I eat.
My friends and teachers need to know about my nut allergy so they can help keep me safe. It is okay to talk about my allergy.
My friends and teachers need to know about my nut allergy so they can help keep me safe. It is okay to talk about my allergy.

What Is A Nut Allergy

A nut allergy means my body gets upset when I eat certain nuts. My body thinks nuts are not safe, even though they are fine for most people.