Allergy Awareness
This spot aired this week on America Now. Some basic information about food allergies and their most worrisome complication: anaphylaxis.
Are Food Allergies Among Kids on the Rise?
This article describes a study published in the journal Pediatrics suggesting that as many as 6 million kids in the US have food allergies, and 40% of these kids have had severe reactions. 
CARA NATTERSON, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric consultant, media expert, and the author of several books on child health and parenting. 