Allergies

When do allergies happen?

• when the immune system thinks something is harmful when it's not

• when the immune system doesn't work

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__ are substance that trigger allergic reactions.

• Alarms

• Allergen

True or False?

Allergic reactions NEVER cause death.

• True, allergic reactions are not a big deal.

• False, some reactions can be deadly! Everyone has different types of allergies.

What is a life-saving medication that can help someone with an allergic reaction?

• Epinephrine

• Advil

What are TWO symptoms of an allergic reaction?

• Itchiness

• Dizziness

• Loud singing

What is a common allergy?

• peanuts

• pencils

• paper

True or False?

Some food labels warn people with food allergies.

• True, they say "may contain.."

• False, it is not their job.

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__ is the outer covering of the body.

• Skin

• Antibodies

• Viruses

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An __ is a part of a living thing that performs a specific job.

• Skin

• Organ

• Viruses

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A __ is an infectious thing that causes illness.

• skin

• organ

• virus