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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a kid with a severe anaphylactic allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.  She almost died the summer before 3rd grade because she ate candy that was cross-contaminated because it had been produced in a facility where nut products were processed.  She was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. 
It's terrifying, especially as she gets older and heads out into the world without me.

You should know that sometimes Epipens don't stop the reaction, and kids die.

You don't say what the nephew's allergy is, but I assume it's dairy.  If his allergy to dairy is severe enough, then ice cream or cheese residue on the hands or lips of his family indeed could be dangerous (if you eat ice cream and then kiss him, touch him, or prepare other food, he would react, potentially die).  If she wasn't worried at the playground, perhaps it's because her son isn't as seriously allergic to peanut butter or nuts, or other food likely to be on the monkey bars.

I would be furious if my family disregarded my daughter's safety by eating her allergen around her and making a big deal about my request for safety precautions.  From my perspective, you (as family) did not do enough to find out about the severity of his allergies or how you could ensure his safety.  If you are sharing a house and vacationing with them, you needed to have a conversation about this.  If this means you go get ice cream without them, then wash your hands thoroughly and brush your teeth before having contact with your nephew, this is what you needed to do - not come on here and grouse about how she's mental because she wanted to make sure her son didn't accidentally die on vacation.[/quote]
I have never heard of a dairy allergy that was triggered by skin contact.[/quote]

My friend has a child has a dairy contact allergy and multiple other allergies. I've also been at a party where she was very careful reading labels, etc., but he still had had a reaction. This is with everyone there trying to be vigilant and not bringing milk, etc. He's also old enough to pay attention himself. He still left in an ambulance after using the EpiPen, and they never identified the trigger. Also she has her own peanut allergy, and when we've stayed in a house with her no one eats anything with peanuts. Some allergies are very severe.[/quote]

My nephew once touched a birthday cake and it’s icing that had dairy in it and I saw the rash that developed it on his hand. Crazy but it can happen.[/quote]

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