At St John's we have quite a few kids who have severe food allergies, we encourage you to be mindful when packing your child's lunch box that you avoid bringing in nut products. Also encourage your child to be aware of those around them with allergies, they must keep the allergens away from them, wash hands after eating and never share food.

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. It affects either a person’s airway and how they breathe, and/or the way blood is moved around the body (blood pressure). It is potentially life threatening and must always be treated as a medical emergency.

The most common causes of anaphylaxis are food, medications and insects. The things that cause or trigger anaphylaxis are called allergens.