Allergies
An allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system to substances that are usually harmless. The reaction can cause minor symptoms such as itching, sneezing or rashes but sometimes causes a much more severe reaction called anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. The whole body is affected often within minutes of exposure to the allergen, but sometimes it can be hours later. Causes can include foods, insect stings, and drugs.
It is possible to be allergic to anything which contains a protein, however most people will react to a fairly small group of potent allergens.
Common UK Allergens include (but are not limited to):-
- Peanuts
- Tree Nuts
- Sesame
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Latex
- Insect venom
- Pollen and Animal Dander
The 14 Allergens
Food businesses need to tell customers if any food they provide contain any of the listed allergens as an ingredient.
Consumers may be allergic or have intolerance to other ingredients, but only the 14 allergens are required to be declared as allergens by food law.
School Policies - Allergies & Medical Conditions
The policies below sets out how St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School will support pupils with allergies and medical conditions, to ensure they are safe and are not disadvantaged in any way whilst taking part in school life.
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious complications including fits, damage to the brain or in severe cases, death.
Unvaccinated children are most at risk of severe complications from measles.
More information can be found on the document below.
When heading into the new school year, our children will pick up more common infections and illnesses.
Please visit the West Yorkshire Healthier Together website, written by Doctors and Health and Care staff in West Yorkshire for advice and guidance on a wide range of common illnesses and medical conditions that affect children and young people aged between 0-19, and for advice on when you should / shouldn't send them to school:
https://wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/child-unwell-ok-go-nurseryschool
