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Temporary tattoos aim to help protect kids with food allergies

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If your child had a serious food allergy, would you give him or her a temporary tattoo that warns others not give them that food?

Several companies are marketing just such a thing to concerned parents, according to Yahoo Shine.

The firms say the warning labels help alert others to double-check food for potential dangers before serving children.

Others are concerned that the tattoos and long-lasting stickers will lead to bullying, already a problem for kids singled out because of their possible life-threatening reactions to some foods.

Would you stick one on your child? Let us know in the comments below.

Read more at Yahoo Shine.