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Hand washing and anti-bacterial wipes are an essential part of fighting cold and flu season. They are also an essential part of keeping students with food allergies safe. Wiping down tables, desks, movie theater seats, etc... can be a helpful strategy for students with food allergies. Playground equipment is an often overlooked space where students will eat food. Keep an eye out for food and bring those wipes when visiting playgrounds.
Each year over 200,000 require medical attention for allergic reactions to food. Approximately 32 million people in the United States have a food allergy (FARE, 2023). Click here to find more interesting statistics related to food allergies.