One young girl’s tragic, likely preventable death from anaphylaxis has become the catalyst for change in Ontario. Sabrina’s Law now requires anaphylaxis safety plans in schools across the province.
Sara Shannon’s Journey with Sabrina’s Law
After tragically losing her daughter to anaphylaxis, Sara Shannon fought for legislation that requires schools in Ontario to have anaphylaxis policies. She hopes the new law will help protect students and prevent further tragedies from happening.
Restaurant Study Reveals Dangers
Study reveals that more allergy training in restaurants is needed to ensure diner safety.
Kyle Dine, Allergy Minstrel
From the Allergic Living archives. First published in the magazine in 2007. With songs like “Smellephant the Allergic Elephant,” the… Read more »
Dr. Scott Sicherer on Managing Food Allergy in Kids
Scott Sicherer, M.D., is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and… Read more »
Cat Allergy and Dog Allergy: A Gander at Dander
The doctor’s advice sounds clear enough – if you have pet allergies that make you wheeze and sneeze, stay away.… Read more »
Peanut Allergy: Making It ‘Go Away’
Nine-year-old Isabella Uknis can do something her parents were told was impossible: she can eat half a peanut every day.… Read more »
Trees that Make You Sneeze
Allergic Living’s handy region-by-region field guide to Canada.
Ragweed’s Rule as the King of Hay Fever
How did the dastardly king of hay fever become so potent and so widespread?
Seasonal Outdoor Allergy Hub
Looking for info on outdoor allergies? Find everything you need to know, season by season, right here.