MANAGING FOOD ALLERGIES Eight foods, or “The Big 8”, account for
90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: milk,
eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, cashews,
pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish. Yet our
local schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and other public
places still need to support food allergic individuals as we
develop an action plan they can LIVE with! Always carry your up-
to-date rescue medication & auto-injector at all times. While
these changes seem challenging and overwhelming at first, over
time things will get easier. To address the growing problem of
food allergies: there is a need for improved diagnostics and
therapies, as well as up-to-date training for medical
professionals. Beyond the Allergist's walls, broad community
awareness and policy change at the state and national level are
also necessary. You are not alone. Contact us, we support
families with food allergies. We’re here to help.