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.
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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 »
Ragweed’s Rule as the King of Hay Fever
How did the dastardly king of hay fever become so potent and so widespread?
Was Peanut Kiss to Blame? Lessons from Tragedy
The suspected “peanut kiss” death of a Quebec teen and another tragedy provide clues to what goes wrong in fatal… Read more »
Multiple Food Allergies Are on the Rise
This examination of the rise of multiple food allergies is from the Allergic Living archives. It was a week so… Read more »
Reader’s Story: I’m the Girl with Multiple Food Allergies
By Erica Dacunha I’m only 11 years old, but already I’ve dealt with a lot. I am allergic to nuts,… Read more »
Food Allergies: When Treats and Food Take Over the Classroom
Curbing the frequency of fatty, sugary snacks in the classroom benefits all kids, not just those with food allergies.
Bullying Case Grabs Attention
Food allergy bullying is on the rise. With such high stakes, it’s an alarming trend that needs to be stopped.