While 99 percent of nannies are aware a food allergy can be fatal, 46 percent were uncomfortable with using an auto-injector.
Food Allergy
Babies’ Skin Exposure Linked to Peanut Allergy
Study finds exposure on the skin can sensitize infants to peanut – before they’ve even had a taste of it.
Food-Free Treats and Party Ideas for Kids, Teens with Allergies
One magical day of the year invites us to enter the world of fantasy and become superheroes, fairies, firefighters or… Read more »
Food Allergies and the Good Enough Mother
When an allergy mom makes a food error, the guilt is all consuming. Can we ever get past the self-blame?
Does Teacher’s ‘Right to Eat’ Trump Allergy Safety?
Mother felt “shell-shocked” after 504 team agrees teachers can be ‘asked’ but not ‘required’ not to eat nuts in music and art common rooms.
Gut Bacteria Show Potential to Block, Even Treat Peanut Allergy
An exciting study in mice opens the door to a probiotic food allergy treatment.
Food Allergic and Celiac Teens: Advocacy Meets Trending Online
These young advocates prove that finding their voice is a powerful tool.
‘Extremely High’ Food Allergy Rate in Inner-City Children
A new study suggests that up to 1 in 10 inner-city children is allergic to peanut, milk or egg.
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.
Why isn’t Sesame a Top Allergen in the U.S.?
Q: My 11-year-old has sesame allergy and I keep hearing about more and more sesame-allergic children. Why isn’t sesame on the top allergens list and labeled on foods as an allergen?