St Petersburg, Missouri From Chapter 1 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, where Tom and Huck first meet: The summer evenings were long. It was not dark, yet. Presently Tom checked his whistle. A stranger was before him -- a boy a shade larger than himself. A new-comer of any age or either sex was an impressive curiosity in the poor little shabby village of St. Petersburg.
Shellfish allergy is an abnormal response by the body's immune system to proteins in certain marine animals. Shellfish include marine animals with shells, such as shrimp, crab, oysters and lobster, as well as octopus, squid and scallops. Some people with shellfish allergy react to all shellfish; others react to only certain kinds. Reactions range from mild symptoms â such as hives or a stuffy nose â to severe and even life-threatening. If you think you have a shellfish allergy, talk to your doctor.
That's because fish and shellfish are good sources of many vitamins and minerals. Oily fish â such as salmon and fresh tuna â is also particularly high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which may help to keep your heart healthy. Most of us should have more fish in our diet, including more oily fish.llergies to fish or shellfish are quite common and can cause severe reactions. People who are allergic to one type of fish often react to other types. Similarly, people who are allergic to one type of shellfish, such as prawns, crabs, mussels or scallops, often react to other types.