Many people have food allergies that are life-threatening. A lot
of other people often don't understand the seriousness of a food
allergy and seem to not really care, or don't know how severe or
scary an allergic reaction can be. Be prepared in advance to
react quickly for your own sake in case others around you are
not sure what to do. Get tested. If you do find out you are
allergic to a food, candy, ingredient, nut, product etc, you
will probably want to go to the doctor for tests. (They will
probably only take your blood.) The doctor will tell you the
items to which you are allergic. He or she may also prescribe an
Epi-Pen in case you have a bad reaction. Epi-Pens come in junior
and regular. The doctor will probably show you how to use it; if
he or she doesn't, read the directions. An Epi-Pen will be
prescribed only if you are at risk for anaphylaxis. Use an Epi-
Pen as follows: Take the Epi-Pen from the box and covering. Pop
off the grey stopper on the back. Jab the black tip firmly into
your left thigh an