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Anaphylaxis – A guide for teachers Cookery and science experiments with food may present difficulties fora child at risk of anaphylaxis. Art works often include nuts and nutshells in collage work, especiallyin Nursery schools. The food provided for pets that are kept in the classroom may be of anut or other allergen variety. There is the possibility that children may come into contact with wildbird feeders if they are located in the playground for example.ConclusionAs with any other medical condition privacy and the need for prompt andeffective care need to be balanced with sensitivity. Supervision andobservation should be discreet. However, although anaphylaxis is apotentially life threatening condition, with the co-operation of parents andschool it is possible for an affected child to continue to receive mainstreamschooling.Health, safety, security, and contract management section 5