"A 6-year-old's extreme allergy is pitting concerns about the boy's safety against the right of his schoolmates to enjoy an American classic -- a peanut butter sandwich."

http://www.rep-am.com/story.php?id=21913

A momentary glimpse of sanity;

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"I think more and more people are looking for protection from cradle to grave, and I really don't believe that's what society is all about," said Seymour school board member James Garofolo. "I really don't believe we can protect people ... from all the things out there that may pose harm to them."

Other children with health concerns have someone with them throughout the school day to administer to their needs, these children obviously also need keepers.

If the problem is so widespread then it would seem logical to isolate them in schools that are sterile and free from all contaminants.