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5 Year Old Recently Diagnosed with Severe Tree Nut Allergy

Yesterday, my 5 year old was diagnosed with a severe tree nut allergy. I'm looking for tips and advice on how to ensure that people who are caring for my daughter can keep her safe as well as feel comfortable with responding to potential allergic reactions. She is currently in Pre-K, 5 days a week for 2.5 hours a day. She is not in any type of daycare, but will be starting kindergarten in the fall. I have clear instructions from the Dr. on what to do in case of a reaction, including a Twinject epinephrine injector and benadryl that my...