Dr. Stockton's Notes for Caregivers

📢 Over the past decade, there have been major breakthroughs  in food allergy prevention and treatment. What used to be considered “safe” advice— delaying the introduction of foods like peanuts and eggs —has now been replaced with strong evidence showing the opposite: Introducing allergenic foods early can actually help prevent allergies. We now have a large body of high-quality research (summarized below in plain english) showing that early and regular introduction  of comm

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency . Fast action saves lives. If you think it might be anaphylaxis (even if you're unsure), treat right away with epinephrine . Do not treat with Benadryl or other antihistamines. These 5 steps are based on another great infographic by Food Allergy Canada (see below). Note that these steps are identical in adults and children. 1️⃣ Give epinephrine — immediately If the child has an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen Jr® or EpiPen® for children 5

There are few things as scary as anaphylaxis, especially when you’re caring for a baby or young child. This is why it’s so important to know what to watch for. Food Allergy Canada has an excellent, easy-to-understand infographic  that shows the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, including how it can look in babies (hives, voice change, drooling, vomiting, irritability) and young children (may complain of an itchy, spicy, or funny-feeling tongue or mouth). It’s a great resourc