Brief case studies are offered to show that allergic reactions are potential causal factors of learning disabilities. (GW)

A physician examines five noneducational factors (body chemistry, motor function, vision, allergy and infection, and social influences) which affect the nature of handicapped children. (CL)

More and more people are making personal or doctor-advised dietary changes, and camp kitchen staff must be happy and willing to provide alternative foods. Reasons for being a vegetarian, vegetarian foods, nutrition concerns in the vegetarian diet, and tips for preparing meatless dishes are discussed. Sidebars present indepth information on special…

Discusses several common children's allergies, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and anaphylactic shock. Principals should become familiar with various medications and should work with children's parents and physicians to determine how to manage their allergies at school. Allergen avoidance is the best…

This article includes a short case presentation and differential diagnosis for school nurses. A sample case of a child having an urticaria, commonly called "hives," is presented. History, physical findings, and discussion regarding the illness are given. The author discusses the disease or condition and how school nurses should handle it. Seven…

Of all chronic diseases, asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism. (MM)

The attack of mosquitos, black flies, chiggers, ticks, bees, scorpions and spiders is described and prevention and treatment of these bites and stings are given by this physician. (MDR)

Article is written by a school nurse who describes the problem of hay fever in school children and ways in which it can be treated. (MM)

The article describes how teachers can screen their severely handicapped students for allergies which, if untreated, can produce reactions that interfere with ability to attend to instruction. (Author/CL)

The number of students with food allergies is increasing, with peanuts the leading culprit. Peer pressure and allergens hidden in baked goods can pose problems for school staff. Children with documented life-threatening allergies are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Principals should reassure parents and use Section 504 guidelines…

Examines the theoretical and methodological issues related to diet and aggressive behavior. Clinical evidence indicates that, for some persons, diet may be associated with, or exacerbate, such conditions as learning disability, poor impulse control, intellectual deficits, a tendency toward violence, hyperactivity, and alcoholism and/or drug abuse,…

Explains the reasons for allergies to latex gloves and includes suggestions for individuals at risk. (YDS)

In 1987, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the use of universal precautions in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the demand for medical gloves dramatically increased. Unfortunately, the manufacturing techniques for the most widely-used gloves--natural rubber latex--also changed, in order to expedite production.…

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment…