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Meet Marissa


Age: 19
Allergic to: peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and other foods
Favorite magazines: Psychology Today, Vogue, Elle
Loves: volunteering

Her thoughts on food allergies: “The most important things I have learned about managing my food allergies in the past year are to always check the ingredients carefully and always bring your EpiPens, even if you are not planning to eat anything, because plans may change.”

 



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