Test Your Food Allergy Knowledge

Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates & Childrenâ��s Hospital BostonProduced and Edited by John Lee, MD
Childrenâ��s Hospital Boston

Edited by Jennifer LeBovidge, PhD, and Lynda Schneider, MD
Childrenâ��s Hospital Boston

Disclaimer: All information provided in this Food Allergy Quiz is intended for informational and educational purposes. The information provided is not intended to be a replacement or substitute for professional medical advice. Decisions regarding medical care should not be based solely upon this quiz but made after discussions with your health care provider. You should never disregard or delay seeking medical advice due to the content of this quiz. See AllergyHome Disclaimer for full details.

True or False? You will experience anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) if the food that you are allergic to touches your skin.

True or False? Using hand sanitizing gels (like Purell) is a good way to clean your hands of food allergens.

True or False?The smell of peanut butter will cause an allergic reaction in people with peanut allergies.

True or False? You can have an allergic reaction if you share your friend’s water bottle.

True or False? If someone eats a food you are allergic to and then kisses you on the cheek, you will have a serious (i.e. anaphylactic) reaction.

True or False? Washing a table with a Clorox wipe can be enough to clean a food allergen from the table.

True or False? If you have ordered food at a restaurant and didn’t have a reaction in the past then you will be safe if you order the same food again.

True or False? Benadryl should be given first for a serious allergic reaction.

True or False? The needle in the EpiPen or Twinject is long.

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