Food allergy education: teen learning preferences
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Background Food allergic teens are at increased risk for fatal anaphylaxis [1]. Food allergy education is needed to address the transition of care from their parents to the teens. Teen input into education approaches is essential in order to effectively develop programs that will modify behavior. Allergy educators will need to be familiar with effective approaches to education for this important population.
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