Fast Facts
Food Allergies & Celiac Disease
Food Allergy: Did you know?
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1 in 13 children have a food allergy, about 2 per classroom. 1 in 10 adults have a food allergy.
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According to the CDC, food allergy prevalence among children increased 50% between 1997 and 2011
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Every 3 minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone to the ER
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Anaphylaxis is the most severe reaction and can be fatal. Epinephrine is the first line of defense for anaphylaxis
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8 foods cause 90% of reactions but more than 170 foods have caused reactions
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There is no cure for food allergies
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Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to remove food protein after eating. Commercial wipes will also work. Hand sanitizer WILL NOT remove food protein.
Celiac Disease: Did you know?
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1 in 133 people in the US have Celiac Disease; approximately 3 million people
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Celiac is a serious genetic autoimmune disease
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83% of people with Celiac disease are undiagnosed
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Left undiagnosed and untreated, people with Celiac Disease are at risk for other serious health consequences
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Currently, the only treatment for Celiac Disease is a strict gluten-free diet
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Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to remove food protein after eating. Commercial wipes will also work. Hand sanitizer WILL NOT remove food protein.