By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Many schools and childcare centers are wrestling with this very question.  But the answer could be closer than one might expect.  Rules and expectations are a regular part of the school setting.  We just need to apply them to this specific concern. Here is an example. Many schools have programs.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Allergic Living posted an excellent article recently, entitled  “Advisory Labels: May Contain Confusion”.  This particular article discussed the confusion surrounding cautionary statements such as “May contain…” on food labels. In the article it states that “until something is done about the current state of advisory labeling, it’s best for food-allergic.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. There have multiple deaths in the food allergy community over the last week or so.  Accidents will happen and not all food allergen exposures will be prevented.  However, food allergy deaths can be prevented. 1. Know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. 2. Know how to use your epinephrine auto-injector… read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator and Consultant     I have been reading and analyzing everything food allergy related for the past 8 years.  From my perspective of both a food allergy advocate and a former teacher, here are the resource that I have found to be most helpful.  All of these.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator, Advocate & Consultant   What It Is. This federal law provides incentive for states to pass laws that meet all of the requirements outlined below: States must grant rights for public school students to self-administer any asthma or anaphylaxis medication authorized by the student’s doctor (with conditions—see.. read more →