How allergy is managed in Australian School

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Australia has one of the highest food allergy rates in the world. Credit: Getty Images/courtneyk

Australia has one of the highest food allergy rates in the world. According to the Food Authority of New South Wales, food allergies now affect one in 10 infants and around two in 100 adults in Australia.


Key Points
  • Australia has one of the highest incidences of food allergies
  • Action Plans provide clear guideline to recognise and manage an allergic reaction
  • Adrenaline injectors are available under PBS authority prescription

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