Ella - Learning About Nut Allergy

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Ella - Learning About Nut Allergy

A nut allergy means my body thinks nuts are not safe to eat. My body tries to protect me by fighting against nuts when I eat them, which makes me feel sick.

A nut allergy means my body thinks nuts are not safe to eat. My body tries to protect me by fighting against nuts when I eat them, which makes me feel sick.

When I eat nuts by accident, my body might get itchy or red bumpy skin. My throat might feel scratchy or tight. My tummy might hurt or I might feel like throwing up.

When I eat nuts by accident, my body might get itchy or red bumpy skin. My throat might feel scratchy or tight. My tummy might hurt or I might feel like throwing up.

Some people are born with bodies that think certain foods are not safe. No one knows exactly why I have a nut allergy, but it is not my fault or anyone's fault.

Some people are born with bodies that think certain foods are not safe. No one knows exactly why I have a nut allergy, but it is not my fault or anyone's fault.

Nuts can hide in many foods like cookies, granola bars, and some cereals. Some ice creams and chocolates have nuts too. It is important to know which foods might have nuts.

Nuts can hide in many foods like cookies, granola bars, and some cereals. Some ice creams and chocolates have nuts too. It is important to know which foods might have nuts.

At school, I sit at the nut-free table for lunch. I only eat food from my lunchbox that Mom or Dad packed. I do not share food with friends because their food might have nuts.

At school, I sit at the nut-free table for lunch. I only eat food from my lunchbox that Mom or Dad packed. I do not share food with friends because their food might have nuts.

I have special medicine called an epinephrine pen that helps if I eat nuts by accident. Mom, Dad, and my teachers know where to find it and how to use it to help me feel better.

I have special medicine called an epinephrine pen that helps if I eat nuts by accident. Mom, Dad, and my teachers know where to find it and how to use it to help me feel better.

Food packages have special words that tell us if nuts are inside. Mom and Dad read these words before I eat new foods. I can learn to find these words too.

Food packages have special words that tell us if nuts are inside. Mom and Dad read these words before I eat new foods. I can learn to find these words too.

I can tell grown-ups about my nut allergy to stay safe. I can say "I have a nut allergy" when offered food. Grown-ups can help check if food is safe for me.

I can tell grown-ups about my nut allergy to stay safe. I can say "I have a nut allergy" when offered food. Grown-ups can help check if food is safe for me.

I wear a special bracelet that tells people about my nut allergy. If I feel sick, this bracelet helps other people know how to help me even if I cannot talk.

I wear a special bracelet that tells people about my nut allergy. If I feel sick, this bracelet helps other people know how to help me even if I cannot talk.

Having a nut allergy means I need to be careful about food, but I can still play, learn, and have fun just like everyone else. I am special just the way I am.

Having a nut allergy means I need to be careful about food, but I can still play, learn, and have fun just like everyone else. I am special just the way I am.

What Is a Nut Allergy

A nut allergy means my body thinks nuts are not safe to eat. My body tries to protect me by fighting against nuts when I eat them, which makes me feel sick.