What is it like to be a kid dealing with food allergies? Find out from these children, who spend every day avoiding peanuts, milk, eggs, and other foods all of us take for granted. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible: Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information.
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Sarah Gitlin talks about her lifetime of dealing with food allergies. Diagnosed at 10 months old, Sarah spent her childhood unlike most other children, but very like much like other food allergy sufferers. Now 18, Sarah is among those leading the charge for a cure.
Children growing up with food allergies must avoid foods the rest of us take for granted, such as peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, and more. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information
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Learn about the realities faced by children who suffer from food allergies - and their parents. Then visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org to learn how you can help find a cure.
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Just me going on about what’s happening in my life…fuelled by a glass of wine which had more of an effect than I thought it had! Ahh the joys of student life, shopping and library fines! love love Yanni xxx
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