Schools: Children’s Health

As well as the physical symptoms and restrictions of having allergies there are emotional effects too. Sometimes having an allergy can be embarrassing for a child. It is important to reassure children that everyone faces some kind of challenge, whether that’s wearing glasses, having learning difficulties etc. If they are older it is important to involve them in their medication and treatment of their allergy to give them some control. The way in which a child deals with their allergies can depend on a variety of things, like their age, character, what allergies they have and how much support they have. A child’s friends should be made aware of their allergies so that they know what to look out for and make sure that they don’t share food that might hurt them. Children should also be made aware of the signs of an allergic reaction in other children so that they know when to call a teacher for help.