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Best practice resources funded by the
Australian Government Department of Health.

Cooking and Eating at Home

Educate family, friends, babysitters and carers

The people closest to you or your child need to know:

  • The food or foods you or your child is allergic to and must avoid

  • What to do when you or your child is having an allergic reaction

  • How to use an adrenaline injector. You can purchase an adrenaline injector trainer for your family and friends to practise with here

Reducing the risk of allergic reactions at home

There are many ways to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction when shopping, storing food, cooking and cleaning. Find what works well for you and your family.