After nearly a month of being in a medically induced coma, an Ohio teen named Emma Pfouts is opening her… Read more »
Food Allergy News
ACAAI News: OAS in Kids, Penicillin, Twitter Impact
The following news is excerpted from news releases issued by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at… Read more »
Healthy, Diverse Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Allergies in Children
Eating a healthy, diverse diet during pregnancy appears to lower the risk of a baby developing eczema and food allergies,… Read more »
Ohio Cheerleader Fights for Life After Anaphylaxis at Homecoming Dance
Emma Pfouts may only be 100 pounds and five feet tall, but the 16-year-old is a fighter, say her mother… Read more »
Ocean City Father Dies of Shellfish Allergy Reaction
Chris Trimper, a member of an historic family in the amusement rides business, has died of a severe allergic reaction.… Read more »
Texas Family Sues Childcare for Expelling Food Allergic Sons
A couple in Decatur, Texas are suing a childcare center – citing discrimination against their two sons directly related to… Read more »
FARE Calls on Airline CEOs to Stock Epi Auto-Injectors
The non-profit FARE is asking the CEOs of 10 U.S. airlines to commit to stocking epinephrine auto-injectors’ in all airplane… Read more »
Pfizer Canada Re-Issues Warning: Some EpiPens May Stick in Tube
Health Canada is warning consumers to check their EpiPen and EpiPen Jr devices – to see whether any stick in… Read more »
At 30,000 Feet, Why We Can’t Count on Epinephrine Vials on an Airplane
Back in 2016, the food allergy community had high hopes for a bipartisan Senate bill that would have required all… Read more »
FDA to Review Viaskin Peanut Patch for Possible Approval
DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has agreed to review the company’s Viaskin Peanut patch for potential regulatory approval.… Read more »