Parent Resources Billing InformationHealth LibraryNew Parent ResourcesChoosing a PediatricianInterviewing a PediatricianWhat to Pack in Your Hospital BagNewborn Well Child ScheduleNew Patient Forms Food Allergies A food allergy is when your child’s body has a bad reaction after eating a certain food. This happens when your child’s immune system senses that a food or something in a food is a “danger” to your child’s health. Be sure to read up on food allergies and how to spot the symptoms. Learn more about food allergies using the links below Food Allergies in Children