Summary
An Operation Ouch immune-system clip. The doctors explain allergies -- when the body's defence system reacts strongly to something harmless like pollen or nuts. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
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Discussion questions
Discussion
An allergy is your body's defence overreacting to something that isn't really dangerous.
- What is your immune system normally for?
- What happens during an allergic reaction?
- How can people with allergies stay safe?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: allergy, immune system, pollen, reaction, trigger.
Try it: Name two things people can be allergic to and one way a friend stays safe.