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Kimber L Cockerell, Brandi M Sawyer, Kendra Thornton

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Kimber L Cockerell: At the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Kimber Cockerell, Brandi Sawyer, and Kendra Thornton are assistant professors.

PMID: 38271128 DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000998000.70863.96

ABSTRACT: In the US, sesame was recognized as the ninth major food allergen in 2021, underscoring the importance of updated allergen labeling to facilitate effective prevention plans and anaphylaxis response. This article discusses the prevalence of sesame seed allergy among children in the US and outlines strategies for nurses to understand the assessment, treatment, and education of patients regarding this allergen.

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Child

Humans

Sesamum

Seeds

Food Hypersensitivity

Anaphylaxis

Allergens

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