Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by my three special co-hosts—Lily, Xavi, and Hobie—to explore food allergies in a fun, family-friendly way. We discuss what food allergies are, how they differ from intolerances, and why eczema is the #1 risk factor for kids. You’ll learn about the top nine allergens, how early food introduction can help prevent allergies, and the latest guidance on epinephrine use that may change how quickly you respond in an emergency. We also share practical tips for reading labels, dining out, traveling, and keeping kids safe at school and parties. Tune in for an educational—and entertaining—episode on food allergy prevention and safety.

00:28 Introduction & Meet the Co-Hosts
02:05 What Is a Food Allergy?
04:20 Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
06:02 The Top 9 Food Allergens
09:15 Why Eczema Is the #1 Risk Factor
11:50 Early Food Introduction Myths and Facts
14:32 Can Kids Outgrow Food Allergies?
17:15 How We Test for Allergies (Oral Food Challenge)
20:08 Reading Labels and “May Contain” Warnings
23:10 Signs of a Reaction & When to Use Epinephrine
27:40 Updated Epinephrine Guidelines & School Advocacy
31:20 Final Tips from the Kids & Wrap-Up

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