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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Should we consider banning peanuts from schools given the risk of exposure, and possibly life-threatening symptoms as a result, to children with peanut allergy? This is clearly a controversial topic, and would lead to other questions, such as banning other foods, who could/should be held responsible for enforcing such a ban, as well as implications of governmental control and the rights of non-peanut-allergic children to eat lunches containing peanuts. What are your thoughts? Peanut Allergy Are you allergic to peanuts? You're not alone. Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in older children and adults. This form of food allergy is particularly dangerous, and life-threatening reactions can occur as a result. Learn all about peanut allergy, who it affects, symptoms that occur, how it's diagnosed and treatment options. Also, find out about outgrowing peanut allergy. Being Prepared for Food Allergies at School If your child has food allergies, you need to have an a plan in place at school BEFORE an allergic reaction occurs. This plan should have far more information than just what food to avoid and what medication should be given if a reaction occurs. Find out where most reactions occur at school, if touching or smelling foods cause reactions, and where injectable epinephrine should be kept at school. Should Peanuts Be Banned From Schools? The idea of banning peanuts from schools is not a new concept. Given that peanut allergy is common and possibly severe, and that accidental exposures to peanuts are common at school, parents of peanut-allergic children would be right to want to ban peanuts from schools. However, there are problems with such an idea. Cast your vote, then share your thoughts, and read about others', about this controversial topic. Allergies Ads Skin Allergies Allergies Symptoms Mold Allergies Peanut Allergies Allergies Treatment Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement