Guidelines for the early introduction of peanut foods to young children as a way to prevent peanut allergy were published… Read more »
Author: Claire Gagné
Introducing Peanut to Babies, What Guidelines Say
Feeding from 4 to 6 months aimed at preventing this pervasive allergy.
Report Recognizes Food Allergy as Health Priority, Urges Wide Epi Access, Better Labeling and Data
Sweeping report calls on FDA, CDC and other agencies to develop food allergy guidelines and expand training.
Emergency Anaphylaxis Visits Soared in Decade
Severe reactions to foods among kids climbed by 285 percent.
Teens with Asthma More Likely to Smoke, Survey Shows
Asthmatic teens turning to cigarettes due to anxiety and curiosity.
Shelf Life of EpiPen Auto-Injector May Grow to 2 Years
Mylan pursuing whether shelf life can increase to 24 months.
Are You Sure You’re Penicillin Allergic?
Unsure if you’re truly allergic to penicillin? Ask your physician for a skin test before, maybe unnecessarily, ruling out this important drug.
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.
Annie LeGere’s Tragedy Leads to Police Stock Epi Initiative
It was slumber a party meant to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the eight grade. But things… Read more »
Field Trips & Food Allergies: Staying Safe Beyond the Classroom
School field trips are rewarding, but allergy hazards can lurk in unfamiliar terrain. Allergic Living explores the right way to… Read more »