Printable Allergy Shot Tips Poster for Kids

Tips for Allergy Shots:

My daughter is going through allergy shots. We struggled at first with her fear of shots, and found a few ways to get past it. The poster is free to print for the home or allergist office: 

Food Allergy Aware Letter to Parents

Food Allergy Aware Letter to Parents:

A letter to the parents is always important if certain foods need to be kept out of the classroom due to severe food allergies

Here are a few examples:

To Print from smart iPad/smart phone/iPhone: Touch image to bring it up full size / choose "save image" and then print, or choose "print" right from there.

To print from PC: Right click on image / choose "open link in new window" / right click again on image / choose "save image as" / name image and save to your desktop or file / open from there and print.

To use the blank template in Word, save image to your computer, open Word, click on Insert, add image, choose layout option of image behind text, and "fix position on page". Then you are ready to add text.

Substitute Teacher Handouts for Kids with Food Allergies, Food Allergy Alerts for School Plus Staff Sample Letter to Parents

Substitute Teacher Handout and Teacher Letter to Parents for Kids with Food Allergies

I recently made one for my daughter's new school year. and thought I'd share with you! 

Every teacher has a folder at the ready for a substitute teacher in case they need to be out of the classroom for the day. 

To print, click on image, and save to your device, print from there.

Letter to Parents from Teacher:

Food Allergy Aware Studio and Dojo Posters

Food allergies are a concern not only in the classroom setting, but also in other places like the dance studio, and martial arts dojo. 

There have been a few times over the years where I have had my heart jump to my stomach watching my daughter come out of a studio with a candy in her mouth. Even though her dance teachers have always been told about her severe food allergies, mistakes can happen.

Our rule is only candy from home unless it is pre-approved, but when an instructor or adult in a position of leadership hands a child a candy, sometimes that rule can be forgotten.

Sticky hands from an earlier snack, especially if the snack was eaten in the studio can also be an issue if shared equipment or a shared dance bar is involved. 

A poster is a good reminder for both adults and children alike.  A recent email from a dance teacher asking for a sign for her studio inspired these new posters. 

Thanks to her I can now offer them to you all! 

To print: Click on image, then right click to save to your computer or device, print image. 

Allergy Shots for Kids Facebook Group!

Going through this allergy shot (allergen immunotherapy) journey has had many ups and downs.  I just started a Facebook Group "Allergy Shots for Kids" to be able to share those ups and downs, and find support from other parents who's children are on the same path.

My daughter is just about to reach maintenance! That means we will go in just once a month! We are all very excited about that!  The biggest hurdle to reach this point for us was the initial allergy shot. My daughter's fear of needles was overwhelming, and she would cry and shake just thinking about it. Thankfully we found ways to conquer that fear, and after the first painless shot, she was able to calmly start her journey towards better health. 

If you or your child have gone through this journey, or are just starting allergy shots, feel free to join the group to talk about your experience, your child's experience, advice on allergy shots, and any fears you or your child may have. The link to the group:  Allergy Shots for Kids (Allergen Immunotherapy)