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Food Allergy News
Parents Seen Taking Big Food Allergy Risks with Their Kids in New York Study
A study of New York City parents identified 44 percent of parents taking significant risks in managing their kids’ food… Read more »
Peter Rabbit Movie: How to Talk to Kids and Explain to Adults
On February 9, 2018, Sony Pictures released its movie Peter Rabbit, sparking a major backlash in the food allergy community.… Read more »
Elijah Silvera’s Father on The Urgent Need for Food Allergy Knowledge in All School Communities
Following the tragic death of his 3-year-old son Elijah from an anaphylactic reaction at his preschool, Thomas Silvera has begun… Read more »
Inquest Blames Lack of Restaurant Communication in Student’s Fatal Allergic Reaction
A coroner’s inquest has ruled that the fatal allergic reaction of an 18-year-old in Manchester, England was a “death by… Read more »
Short-Term Supply Shortage of EpiPen in Canada: What You Need To Know
For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage in Canada, see Allergic Living’s article here. Canada’s health regulator is advising… Read more »
Disability Complaint As Airline Refuses Food Allergy Pre-Boarding for Family Trip
A Virginia mother has filed a complaint of discrimination with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) after American Airlines refused… Read more »
Theater Company Agrees to Create Policies to Prevent Allergy Discrimination
A Massachusetts family has been vindicated in a protracted legal drama with a youth theater company that centered on the… Read more »
Xolair with OIT Led to Quick Desensitization with Multiple Food Allergens
Use of the anti-IgE medication omalizumab in combination with oral immunotherapy led 83 percent of patients with multiple food allergies… Read more »
Caregivers Often Ignored Labels in Anaphylaxis Emergencies in Kids
A Canadian study examining the reasons for food anaphylaxis emergencies in kids reveals that one-third of food allergen exposures occurred… Read more »