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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with a Peanut Allergy

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1: READ "Your Child and the Peanut Allergy" for an overview of the problem.

2: BUY "The Peanut Allergy Answer Book" by Dr. Michael Young for more in-depth help.

3: JOIN Kids with Food Allergies or another support group to get advice from fellow parents.

4: GET a little help from Binky Barnes with a Q&A keyed to the "Arthur" episode in which Binky finds he's allergic to peanuts.

5: VISIT our listing of food allergy links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with a peanut allergy? Please share them in the forum.
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