At the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology held in San Francisco in late February, thousands of allergists and… Read more »
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FAQs About the 2018 Epinephrine Shortages
What should I do if I can’t refill a child’s (or my own) epinephrine prescription at the pharmacy? Dr. Robert… Read more »
Anaphylaxis in Very Young Kids Can Be Severe and Under-Recognized, Study Finds
An analysis of data from 600,000 pediatric intensive care units across North America reveals the risks of anaphylaxis in children… Read more »
After Boy’s Tragedy, Allergists Issue Reminder of Food Challenge Safety
Following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy undergoing a baked milk food challenge, allergist groups have issued a comprehensive… Read more »
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
Survey Shows Gaps in Teachers’ Ability to Give an Epinephrine Shot
Many schools don’t have a full-time nurse, yet teachers aren’t permitted to use auto-injectors.
Allergy Shots Safety Confirmed in New Study That Calls Proposed Rules into Question
The United States Pharmacopeia has proposed new rules to protect those who receive allergy shots against infections. A new study questions the necessity of the changes after it revealed no reported infections in thousands of patients over a ten-year period.
Allergy Shots at Risk Due to Proposed Rule Changes: Allergists
AAAAI is campaigning with a petition against the changes.
5 Reasons Patients Shun Critical Food Challenge Tests
Allergist Dr. Scott Sicherer decided to find out why.
LEAP Study Prompts New Peanut Introduction Guidelines for Physicians
The recommendations aim to help physicians implement LEAP findings while formal guidelines are still in the works.