Food allergy is a growing public health concern. As many as 15 million people have food allergies and nearly 6 million of children have food allergies, with children affected the most. The prevalence of food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise with peanut allergy among children appears to have tripled between 1997 and 2008. Eight foods account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.

Although childhood allergies to milk, egg, wheat and soy generally resolve in childhood, they appear to be resolving more slowly than in previous decades, with many children still allergic beyond age 5 years. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish are generally lifelong allergies. 

Myths and truths about food allergies

Everyone's responsibility 

Epi pen user guide

Some excellent websites that provide education and training as well as wonderful recipes and support are listed as follows: 

Food Allergy

American Academy of Asthma, Allergy Immunology

The allergic child

Kids with food allergies

Beyond peanuts 

Why risk it 

Sites just for kids include:

For teens

For kids