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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| All About Nut and Peanut Allergy | |
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| Nut and Peanut Allergies: What's It All About? | |
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| What Is a Nut Allergy? | |
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| Peanuts Versus Nuts | |
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| Symptoms | |
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| Causes of Nut and Peanut Allergies | |
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| Who's at Risk? | |
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| Genetics | |
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| Prenatal Sensitization | |
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| Age | |
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| Other Allergies | |
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| Outgrowing Peanut Allergy | |
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| Nut and Peanut Allergies After Transplants | |
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| Diagnosing Nut and Peanut Allergies | |
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| Finding an Allergist | |
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| Medical and Dietary History | |
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| Types of Tests | |
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| Food Challenge | |
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| What to Do About Nut and Peanut Allergies | |
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| Treating Nut and Peanut Allergic Reactions | |
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| What Is an EpiPen? | |
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| Learning How to Use an EpiPen | |
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| First Steps in Treating Anaphylaxis | |
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| To Inject or Not to Inject? | |
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| How to Administer | |
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| How Many Injections? | |
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| Side Effects | |
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| Care of Your EpiPen | |
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| Avoiding Exposure to Nuts and Peanuts | |
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| Avoid These Nuts and Peanuts | |
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| Avoid Foods with Hidden Nuts | |
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| Watch Out for Nonfood Products | |
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| Read Labels | |
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| Guard Against Cross-Contamination | |
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| Don't Keep the Allergy Secret | |
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| Be Prepared | |
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| Get a MedicAlert Bracelet | |
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| Educate Your Allergic Child | |
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| Cleanup Tips for Removing Nut Residue | |
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| Managing Nut and Peanut Allergies | |
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| New Legislation | |
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| Eat, Drink, and Be Wary: Avoiding Nuts and Peanuts in Restaurants | |
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| Beware of These Restaurants | |
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| When You Arrive | |
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| After You Order | |
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| Rules for a Sensitive Restaurateur | |
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| In an Emergency | |
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| Avoiding Nuts When on the Go | |
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| Air Travel | |
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| All Aboard! | |
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| Cruising Around | |
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| At the Hotel | |
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| Traveling Abroad | |
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| Nut and Peanut Allergies at School | |
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| Making Schools Safe for Kids | |
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| How to Talk to Your School About Nut Allergies | |
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| Day Care and Preschool | |
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| Classroom Policies | |
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| School Lunch Policies | |
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| Unexpected Situations | |
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| Letter to Classmates | |
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| The First Day of Class | |
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| Talking to Your Allergic Child | |
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| In the Future | |
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| Hypoallergenic Nuts | |
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| Modified Peanut Protein Vaccine | |
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| DNA Vaccines | |
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| Anti-IgE Vaccine | |
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| Helpful Bacteria | |
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| Until Then | |
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| International Health Insurance Companies | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Resources | |
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| Index | |