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Food Allergy News
Family Sues, Arguing Pool Club Denied Renewal Over Food Allergies
A family in Boston says they are being discriminated against by a local pool club because of their son’s food… Read more »
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.
Central Michigan University Student Charged in Alleged Peanut Hazing Incident
A college student could face jail time if convicted of the charge.
Grieving Mom Warns: Speak Up About Severe Food Allergies
Young man who died of anaphylaxis had been embarrassed about multiple food allergies.
Teen with EoE Allergy Denied Coverage for His Essential Formula
Family in desperate need of a solution after insurance company denies coverage for son’s nutritional formula.
Success with OIT for Tree Nuts in Small, Long-Term Study of Kids
Seven of nine kids were desensitized to walnut and one other nut.
Skin Patch for Peanut Allergy Shows 83% Success Rate in Kids
Promising results from Viaskin patch research.
Special Report: Top Research from the AAAAI 2017 Allergists’ Meeting
Coverage includes progress on the peanut patch, wheat allergy OIT & more.
Student Who Followed Allergy Rules Warns Others After Peanut Hazing
Knows he has to speak out so “it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”