WhyRiskIt, a site for youth living with Anaphylaxis

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See how others manage their allergies in everyday life. Learn about the risks and how to manage them, so you’re ready the next time you find yourself in a risky situation.
 


Bullying

 

 

Bullying

Have you ever been teased, taunted or bullied about your allergies? Read about how other teens with allergies have handled bullying situations.


Carrying an Auto-Injector

 

 

Carrying an Auto-Injector

Take a look at these stories that show why it is so important to carry an epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times.


Cross Contamination

 

 

Cross-Contamination

Youth share experiences and explore the question: How did that get into this? Learn how cross-contamination can occur.


Dating

 

 

Dating

When do you tell a new friend that you have allergies? Find out how to balance your allergies with a social life.


Reading Labels

 

 

Dining Out

How do you manage eating outside the comforts of home?  Learn effective strategies such as asking the right questions before ordering your food.


Bullying

 

 

Partying

Good times and good food can bring on a good deal of risk. Read about some tricky situations to be aware of when out partying with food allergies.


Carrying an Auto-Injector

 

 

Public Places

Whether at a supermarket or a sporting event, tricky situations can arise. Find some practical advice on managing allergies in public places.


Dating

 

 

Reading Labels

No one knows food labels like the food allergic, but as you read here, food labeling surprises can occur.


Cross Contamination

 

 

School

From school fundraisers, class trips, and cooking class to issues in the cafeteria, see what risky situations food allergic teenagers are facing at school.


Public Places

 

 

Travel

An exciting new adventure can bring on challenges for those with allergies. Learn how others stay safe when seeing the world.


Have you experienced a reaction or close call relating to these categories? How did you manage it? Share your experience!

 

 


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