Political Quotes

“6 years ago, my great-nephew had some peanut butter. He was 13 months old. For most 13-month-old children, this wouldn't be an issue. But for McClain Portis, it was. You see, unbeknownst to him or his parents at the time, McClain is allergic to peanuts. When he ate that peanut butter, he had an anaphylactic reaction. Within 30 seconds, his lips and eyes swelled shut, his face turned bright red, and he developed what is called a full body hive. But McClain's parents were quick thinkers. They called 911, and he was soon better after a dose of epinephrine. That's what calms the anaphylactic reaction, if administered in time. But 6 hours later, the epinephrine wore off. McClain had a biphasic reaction and had to return to the pediatrician to receive steroids. His older sister, just 4 years old at the time, asked their mother, 'Is my brother going to die?' McClain is 7 years old now--in first grade. He's an active boy, with many friends. And he enjoys school. But school hasn't been easy--for McClain or his parents. It's that way for a lot of children with food allergies, especially when they find themselves switching schools.”