Ella - Understanding Nut Allergy

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Ella - Understanding Nut Allergy

A nut allergy is when my body has a special reaction to nuts. Nuts can be peanuts, almonds, or walnuts. I need to be careful because my body doesn't like these foods.

A nut allergy is when my body has a special reaction to nuts. Nuts can be peanuts, almonds, or walnuts. I need to be careful because my body doesn't like these foods.

I am allergic to nuts because my body thinks they are not safe. This happens because my immune system reacts differently. Every person can have different allergies.

I am allergic to nuts because my body thinks they are not safe. This happens because my immune system reacts differently. Every person can have different allergies.

When I accidentally eat nuts, my body might feel uncomfortable. I might get itchy skin, a tummy ache, or feel very tired. If I feel this way, I need to tell someone.

When I accidentally eat nuts, my body might feel uncomfortable. I might get itchy skin, a tummy ache, or feel very tired. If I feel this way, I need to tell someone.

To stay safe, I can check food labels for nuts. I can ask adults if a food has nuts in it. It helps to choose foods that are safe for me.

To stay safe, I can check food labels for nuts. I can ask adults if a food has nuts in it. It helps to choose foods that are safe for me.

If I accidentally eat nuts, I should tell an adult right away. They can help me feel better. It's important to stay calm and let them know what happened.

If I accidentally eat nuts, I should tell an adult right away. They can help me feel better. It's important to stay calm and let them know what happened.

I can tell my friends and teachers about my nut allergy. It helps them understand why I need to avoid certain foods. Sharing my allergy keeps me safe.

I can tell my friends and teachers about my nut allergy. It helps them understand why I need to avoid certain foods. Sharing my allergy keeps me safe.

I can stay safe and healthy by remembering my allergy. I can make good choices about what to eat. I am learning to take care of myself.

I can stay safe and healthy by remembering my allergy. I can make good choices about what to eat. I am learning to take care of myself.

What is a Nut Allergy?

A nut allergy is when my body has a special reaction to nuts. Nuts can be peanuts, almonds, or walnuts. I need to be careful because my body doesn't like these foods.