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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Food Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative overview of the facts associated with food allergies. Provides information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Preventing Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information on how to prevent an allergic reaction--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, skin conditions, etc.-- from happening. Also gives information on how to prepare for a reaction.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Peanut Allergy

For Students 2nd - 4th
This module takes a tour through the ups and downs of peanut allergies. Watch videos, read about symptoms, and take a quiz to check for understanding.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Say Goodbye to Peanut Allergies

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some scientific research suggests that there may be a way to inactivate the protein in peanuts that triggers allergic reactions to peanuts, and possibly to tree nuts. Additional research is required, but this may be a very promising...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Egg, Milk, or Wheat Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Essentially a list of foods to avoid for each of the above allergies. An article about preventing reactions.
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Other

Health on the Net Foundation: Glossary Food Allergy

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth definition of what a food allergy is can be found here. The entry lists the two primary components of a food allergic reaction, a description of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening illness that can occur, symptoms of food...
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Food Forensics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Access Excellence provides a mini-unit on immunology for advanced students. Students discover antigen/antibody specificity using common foods. Students relate their findings to immunological responses such as allergies,...
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the causes. examples, and treatments for allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses why allergies occur and common allergens.
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Website
Other

American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
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Handout
Other

Walking Well: Arthropod Stings

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has interesting information about stings from different arthropods like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, ants, caterpillars, spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, and scorpions.
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Other

St. John: First Aid Tips for Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to defining "Allergic reaction" or "Anaphylactic shock," this website includes steps on assessing and managing allergic reactions and their symptoms. Includes a link to information on shock and the "Priority Action Plan,"...
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.