An experimental cat therapy treatment helped asthmatics with cat allergies to spend several hours exposed to cat allergens without wheezing… Read more »
Strong Results for SLIT Therapy Seen in Peanut-Allergic Toddlers
In a small study, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) was effective in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers, allowing 74 percent to consume 4,443 milligrams… Read more »
When Food at the Grocery Store Isn’t Labeled for Top Allergens
People with food allergies depend on the ingredient labels of grocery products for accurate and complete information as part of… Read more »
Few Severe Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines, But Women Most Affected
An analysis of allergic reactions to the first 17.5 million COVID-19 vaccines given in the U.S. has found 66 confirmed… Read more »
News: Teen Saves Mom Driving with Anaphylaxis; Confusion on Labels
Mom’s Scary Anaphylaxis at the Wheel A cool-headed 13-year-old saved his mom’s life after she passed out while driving –… Read more »
U.S. Pharmacy Chain Will Not Give COVID-19 Vaccine to Customers with Severe Allergies – But Others Will
When Jill Harman went to get her COVID-19 vaccine at an Ingles Market pharmacy in rural Georgia, she mentioned to… Read more »
Allergists’ Video: COVID-19 Vaccines and Reaction Risks
Three top immunologists discuss allergy risks and the COVID-19 vaccines.
Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Rare: CDC Report
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided an updated – and largely reassuring – picture of allergic… Read more »
Advocates’ Help Needed in ‘Full-Throttle’ Effort to Make Sesame 9th Top Allergen
Updated Jan. 30: The proposed FASTER Act, which would make sesame the ninth top U.S. food allergen, came so close… Read more »
Allergy News: EpiPen Class Action Can Proceed; DBV Hopeful on Patch
Mylan Loses Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit A U.S. district judge has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Mylan Inc.,… Read more »