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"It was more than being allergic - you were going into a no-win scenario," a former No 10 official recalls.

Kids were deemed newly allergic if they received a diagnosis code by a provider for a food allergy and were prescribed an EpiPen, Hill said.

"Sometimes bites or stings can become infected or cause an allergic reaction or illness," the PHA said.

A cough can result from either infection or an allergic reaction.

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a pre-packed baguette have said their daughter would be "very proud" of how a change in the law is saving lives.