Kaeling's World

Survey Information from a National Study on allergy awaredness and preparedness. Interesting information, I think.

- 75 percent of Canadians think peanuts can cause a more serious allergic reaction than milk, when in fact they both can cause a serious reaction.
- 60 percent of Canadians support a peanut ban in schools and child care centres, but only 27 percent support a peanut ban in all public places.
- Peanut allergy is the most common cause of death from food allergy, in addition to shellfish, fish and tree nuts.
- Half of Canadians think the food industry is doing a good job of declaring dangerous allergens on package label.
- Half of Canadians agree that child care centres should be held responsible if they don't carry an epinephrine auto-injector and a child on their premises has a severe allergic reaction.
- One in four survey respondents think public places should be held responsible if they don't carry EpiPen and someone on their premises has a severe allergic reaction.
- 7 out of 10 Canadians agree that restaurants and cafeterias should be required to list all ingredients on their menu products, even if it costs diners more.

I am not saying I agree with all this, but as a parent in this situation I think I am more easily able to see both sides of this debate. Makes me think.

Thinking about the safety of our son a lot these days. Sterling was just turned away from an activity as the facility was not trained in basic first aid. A facility which is running a myriad of classes for children. I am alarmed by this and my heart hurts for Sterling's disappointment. First time in 7 years we have been turned away.