Tips to help families wi th allergies enjoy holi day gatherings

Tips to help fami lies wi th allergies enjoy holi day gatherings

‘Tis the season for family, festiveness and of course, food! But knowing what’s in Grandma’s special holiday cookies or your cousin’s famous sweet potato casserole is critical if you or your kids have food allergies.

Although the best way to prevent accidental exposures is to have gatherings in a controlled environment, that’s not always possible. Jessica Hui, MD, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health, has the following tips for families to safely enjoy the festivities.