Ga. EpiPen Law Helps Take Sting Out Of Allergic Reactions

Founder of Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta and restaurant owner Karen Harris and Dr. Luqman Seidu, a pediatric allergist and immunologist with the Omni Allergy, Immunology, and Asthma Clinic discuss Georgia's new EpiPen Law on ''A Closer Look.''

Food allergies present a potentially life-threatening situation for those who suffer from them. Parents of children with food allergies face a particular challenge when their children are at school or out with friends.

The reason these allergies can pose such a big problem is allergic reactions to food, known medically as anaphylaxis, can range from mild to deadly. Food isn’t the only allergy that can bring on an anaphylactic reaction either. Insect stings, asthma, medications, and latex can also cause a dangerous reaction for those who are allergic.