Summer Camp Prep for Kids With Allergies, Asthma

Meet with staff beforehand and clarify expectations, doctor advises

(HealthDay News) — Heading to summer camp for the first time is always a little unnerving. But for a child with allergies or asthma, there are special concerns.

For these children, a few precautions can make summer camp a safe and fun experience, said Dr. Stephen Tilles, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

“Summer camp is often a child’s first big activity away from home — whether it’s a day or overnight camp,” Tilles said in a college news release.

“And every kid should have the opportunity to

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