About.com Health: Food Allergy Holiday Survival Guide

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor I must admit, one of my favorite things about the holidays is all the delicious treats that are in abundance. For folks with food allergies, however, the holidays can be stressful, as potentially life-threatening allergens seem to lurk on every tabletop. Allergy-Proofing Your Holiday Meal It is possible to enjoy the holiday season with food allergies, though. We'll show you how. See More About:  food allergy celebrations  christmas  hannukah Food Allergies in Flight If you're traveling for the holidays, you'll want to bone up on your airline's policy for people with food allergies. In many cases, you'll need to contact the airline ahead of time to reserve a special meal. See More About:  food allergy travel  airlines  airplane food Symptoms of Food Allergies Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if you have a food allergy, or if something else is to blame for how you're feeling. Symptoms in Babies See More About:  food allergy basics  food allergy symptoms  hives Safety Tips for Kids You can't always control what foods your child comes in contact with when at school, daycare, or a friend's house. Taking these precautions, though, can help them stay safe. The Most Common Food Allergies in Children 5 Peanut- and Nut-Free Treats See More About:  allergies and schools  emergency action plans  food allergy safety Health Ads Health Food Home Health Health Tips Health Clinics Public Health Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Coping with Loneliness at Christmas Best Walking Gear for the New Year Resveratrol and Cancer Risk Five Ways to Say No to Alcohol Gluten-Free Holiday Cookie Recipes   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement