Severe allergic reactions can bring on breathing problems, swelling, itching, and even fatal consequences if not addressed quickly. Last year, a Chicago student died after she had an allergic reaction at a school party. She was allergic to peanuts and went into anaphylactic shock. Many individuals have food and drug allergies, and the school system needs to be prepared to help their students overcome these potentially dangerous situations. Sometimes a child forgets their EpiPen or needs a second dose to prevent a severe reaction.<\/p>\n
Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law that lets school officials take care of any student who is having a severe allergic reaction. A school nurse can now use an epinephrine shot, EpiPen or another device. The law also permits schools to keep a stock of this medicine at the nurse\u2019s office. Even if a student has not been previously diagnosed with the allergy but develops one (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Severe allergic reactions can bring on breathing problems, swelling, itching, and even fatal consequences if not addressed quickly. Last year, a Chicago student died after she had an allergic reaction at a school party. She was allergic to peanuts and…<\/span><\/p>\n