When I first enrolled L in an after-school activity, I spent time explaining to and training the supervisors about allergies. I was very clear that he is NOT to have any food from anywhere other than home. He takes his snack and EpiPen with him when he goes. Today, I find out they went on a 'field trip' to a local park, and that he ate 4 pieces of cheese pizza.
"The teacher said it was safe because it didn't have any nuts." I also don't know whether they took the EpiPen with them on their 'field trip'
Since I found out I've had a bad headache, and my stress level has shot through the roof. As parents, we try as hard as possible to keep our kids safe, and it seems no matter how hard we try, someone doesn't get it. .. doesn't get how severe and dangerous food allergies can be.
Pizza is a reasonably safe food, but still, we call the restaurant first to make sure there isn't any chance of cross-contamination with any nut recipes they make. This time we weren't given the chance. Thank goodness it turned out ok.
I also reminded L that he should tell the teachers they have to call me before giving him any food.
Tomorrow, we need to talk to the teachers.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Arrgghhh!
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Yes, I find that you can't remind teachers and school staff about food allergies enough. We will be attending a new school soon and I have to get everybody on board with the allergy protocol.
I find that if you check up on them a few times, that helps. They know you will be calling before a field trip and they will have everything ready.
Good luck!
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