One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »
Food Allergy
Lawmakers Learn Urgent Need for Auto-Injectors on Planes
As an advocate for airline accommodations for severe food allergies, I believe in the power of personal stories. This is… Read more »
Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »
Ohio Teen Fighting for Life Out of Coma, Opens Eyes
After nearly a month of being in a medically induced coma, an Ohio teen named Emma Pfouts is opening her… Read more »
10 Tips to Help Relatives ‘Get’ Food Allergy Rules
Ideas from the experts to improve communications about food allergies, especially for a big family gathering. This is a sidebar… Read more »
When Family Doesn’t Get Your Child’s Food Allergies
How to get through to close relatives that food allergies are a life-threatening condition – when they assume you’re just… Read more »
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 »