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Author: Gwen Smith
FDA Accuses EpiPen’s Maker of Ignoring “Hundreds of Complaints”
Agency warns Pfizer division to correct “significant violations” of good manufacturing practice in relation to devices that failed to activate.
After Boy’s Tragedy, Allergists Issue Reminder of Food Challenge Safety
Following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy undergoing a baked milk food challenge, allergist groups have issued a comprehensive… Read more »
Alabama Boy, 3, Dies of Severe Reaction During Baked Milk Challenge Test
Grieving mother says: “I was not warned of this possibility.”
Introducing Milk, Egg and Peanut to Babies Protects Against Food Allergies, Study Finds
Research from a major Canadian study adds to the growing evidence that introducing milk, egg and peanut to children early… Read more »
Video: Humor Writer Joel Stein on Tough Food Allergy Lessons
Stein sat down with Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith for a video chat about allergies, anxiety and what he still gets wrong.
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.
Mylan Faces Potential Class Action Over EpiPen Price Hikes
Lawsuit alleges an “illegal scheme” used to drive up prices of EpiPen auto-injectors.
Study Shows Wheat OIT Can Improve Allergic Kids’ Quality of Life
Therapy significantly increased the amount of wheat an allergic individual can tolerate without reacting.
Survey Shows Gaps in Teachers’ Ability to Give an Epinephrine Shot
Many schools don’t have a full-time nurse, yet teachers aren’t permitted to use auto-injectors.