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Children and Allergies 11/15/16

Children and Allergies

According to the Centers For Disease Control, allergic conditions are the most common medical conditions affecting children in the United States.  Approximately 8.8 million children have skin allergies; 6 million have food allergies.  In children with food allergies, 30 percent are allergic to multiple foods.  Dr. Kosinski will describe the common allergies in children, discuss the range of tests used to diagnose allergies, outline the signs of an allergic reaction, ranging from mild to severe and offer strategies and precautions for both parents and school staff to keep children with allergies safe and healthy.

Presenter:     S. Mark Kosinski,  M.D., PhD

                        Chief of Allergy and Immunology

                        St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Instructor :
Dates : 11/15/16
Days : Tues
From : 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fee : $ 20.00
Course Number : E289

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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