Copy of Allergy Awareness

An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless element. The immune system overreacts to something and ﬁghts it oﬀ, treating it as a harmful invader. This can lead to annoying symptoms, or to a life-threatening event requiring emergency medical assistance. Allergies aﬀect millions of Canadians. 1-in-2 Canadian households are impacted by a food allergy. According to the Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation, one in every four or ﬁve Canadians (20 to 25% of the population) has allergicrhinitis (also referred to as “hay fever”). This program looks at the diﬀerent types of allergies, symptoms, and the treatments available.

Training Content

• What is an Allergy? • Allergies in Canada – by the numbers • What are allergens? • Food allergies • Allergic reactions – What can happen • Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactic shock • Substance allergies – latex, metal, plants • Aeroallergies • Insect sting/bite allergies • Drug allergies • Food Allergy Video • Knowledge Check (Quiz)

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 4 Lessons

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Content
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Introduction and Instructions
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Allergy Awareness Lesson
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Managing food allergy in the workplace- Food Allergy Canada
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Knowledge Check

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