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In reply to the discussion: Mom Demands School Go Peanut-Free For Allergic Child [View all]yawnmaster
(2,812 posts)When the allergy is this severe that a small amount will kill...
Putting a ban in place for peanuts and all tree nuts can give a false sense of security.
Kids/parents will make a mistake and will come to school with a product or have it on their skin when they get to school.
Time is one of the enemies...some will occasionally forget.
yes, it is fine that the school cafeteria, etc..has no nuts and tree nuts but it will be impossible to keep it out completely from the kids bringing lunch or eating nut products at home and bringing traces with them.
The level of protection is best when closest to this individual child.
That means instruction to the child and an epi-pen. If the kid can't carry it then the school must.
I know as a parent, even if there was a ban at the school, I wouldn't let the kid attend without knowing that the epi was quickly available. I would seriously think about moving to a state that allows an individual to carry.