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Allergic Reactions in Restaurants Are Common, Yet Training Lags
A new study on reactions to restaurant food shows a need for mandatory staff training.
Likely More Than One Cause for COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
Updated Feb. 28: As the number of people receiving shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines grows, so have… Read more »
Vigilance Fatigue: What Food Allergy and COVID-19 Have in Common
To food allergy families, the vigilance with the pandemic felt all too familiar – from wariness of an unseen enemy to frequent hand-washing.
Update on Rewards, Risks of Baked Food Challenges for Milk and Egg Allergies
Rewards, reaction risks and potential for milk allergy and egg allergy resolution with the introduction of baked foods.
Allergist Scott Sicherer Tackles the Crucial Food Allergy Questions
From foods that cross-react to mystery cases to telling a mild reaction from a severe one – Dr. Sicherer has revealing insights.
The Truth About Drug Allergies
Drug allergies don’t occur often but can be hard to diagnose. Decipher symptoms and learn what to do if an allergic reaction hits.
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 30,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… Read more »
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young children are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
Emergency medicine expert Dr. Julie Brown answers all your epinephrine questions.
Asthma Stigma: Helping Teens Face Peer Pressure and Keep Disease Control
AS A preteen, Mary Morris would start to cough during ballet class and be forced to take a break for… Read more »
Not Just Celiac: Life with Multiple Autoimmune Conditions
Data reveals how frequently celiac disease travels in the company of other conditions. Meet the people who live this reality… Read more »
