The American Camp Association (ACA) estimates 11 million children attend summer camps yearly. Food allergic children make up about 8% of the pediatric population with nearly 40% of those children having a history of severe reaction requiring immediate intervention. The ACA and the Association of Camp Nurses (ACN) recommend clearly documenting severe food allergies and actions plans because campers are at greater risk for exposure to foods not being in their usual environment. However, the extent of food allergies among children attending summer camp nationally is unclear.

Authors: Natalie R. Schellpfeffer, M.D.1, Andrew N. Hashikawa, M.D.1, Michael J. Ambrose, M.D.2, Harvey L. Leo, M.D.2,3

1Children’s Emergency Services, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; 2St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor, MI; 3Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI

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