I'm allergic to peanuts

Peanut allergies can be very serious. Theyre the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on ingredients lists. Readers new understanding of peanut allergies and knowledge of symptoms could help save a friends or family members life.