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What can be done for a shrimp allergy?
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Avoidance: Shrimp allergy is potentially a life threatening reaction to shrimp. The current treatment for shrimp allergy is avoidance and making sure one has an injectable Epinephrine available at all times.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Avoidance: Should avoid all shellfish and have self injectable Epinephrine on hand for any accidental ingestions.
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