How might a child describe an allergic reaction?

They may say: 

• I'm tired.
• My heart is beating fast.
• My mouth is tingling, burning, itchy, or feels funny. 
• I want to throw up.
• It feels like there is something in my throat or my throat feels thick.
• My lips feel tight.
• My skin is itchy.

Recommendations for ways to help keep children safe who have food allergies.

• Always keep your allergy action plan with your medicine. Keep it with you or a parent at all times.
• Label your lunch box with your name and the foods you are allergic to.
• Wear a medic alert bracelet or a sticker on your clothes with what you are allergic to if you go on a school trip. Paramedics will look to your wrist first and it will help them treat you faster if they can see your medical information quickly.