In Australia, allergies are on the rise, with 1 in 20 school aged children now living with a food allergy. Join Mikala as she discusses allergies with Dr Merryn Netting, Advanced Accredited Paediatric Dietitian and Senior Project Officer for the National Allergy Council. In this episode, Merryn and Mikala explore understanding allergies, how families and schools can best manage allergies, as well as some upcoming research around prevention and treatment.

Topics covered in today's episode:

•        Understanding what an allergy is
•        The most common food allergies in Australia
•        Allergy management in schools
•        Allergy management for families
•        Social and emotional impact of allergies
•        Upcoming research around the prevention and management of allergies.

Episode links:

• Allergy Aware Schools and Childcare Services Resource Hub
• Nip Allergies in the Bub
• Food allergy animations
• PrEggNut study
• Transcript 

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