Did You Know?
Some kids have allergies to pets!
What is an Allergen?
An allergen is something that can make you sick.
How to Stay Safe
Wash your hands and stay away from allergens.
What allergy Does
It can make you sneeze a lot.
Your skin can get red and itchy.
You might cough or feel sick.
Some foods can make you feel bad.
It can make it hard to breathe.
Allergies can be very serious.
More About allergy
Allergies can start when you are young. Some kids have them from birth. Others may get them later. They can be caused by many things.
Allergies can change how you play. You might need to stay away from some foods or pets. This can be hard but it helps keep you safe.
In the future, we may find new ways to help. Doctors are learning more about allergies. This can help kids feel better.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Allergy Definition"] --> B["Immune Response"]
B --> C["Harmless Allergen"]
B --> D["Allergic Reactions"]
D --> E["Allergic Diseases"]
E --> F["Hay Fever"]
E --> G["Allergic Asthma"]
E --> H["Anaphylaxis"]
What Do These Words Mean?
allergy:A strong reaction by the body's defense system to something usually not harmful.
immune response:The way the body fights off things it thinks are harmful.
allergen:A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
anaphylaxis:A severe and life-threatening allergic reaction.
symptoms:Signs that show something is wrong with the body.
