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| Did you know - the pumpkins are painted this color because TEAL is the color of food allergy awareness! |
From all of us here at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics, we want to wish you and your family a Happy and SAFE Halloween. Halloween safety isn't only about walking in groups or looking both ways prior to crossing a street - it’s also about making sure to inspect all ‘treats’ your children receive this year.
When it comes to food allergies, even the smallest bite can trigger a severe allergic reaction. Allergy experts say that smaller, bite sized versions of normally safe candy are sometimes manufactured differently - which makes them potentially dangerous for children with food allergies.
So to prevent any mishaps - this Halloween, FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) is encouraging communities to start a new tradition sure to make the Halloween season less scary for those with food allergies: the Teal Pumpkin Project.
This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters (coloring pages and crayons, glow sticks, vampire teeth, etc) and painting a pumpkin teal and placing it in front of their house with a sign from FARE to indicate they have non-food treats available!
Learn more about the campaign here and keep your eyes out for teal pumpkins near you. Have a child with food allergies? This Google Map provides an update of teal pumpkins in your area!
Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.
