A new study on reactions to restaurant food shows a need for mandatory staff training.
Tag: anaphylactic shock
CDC on COVID-19 Vaccines: More Reactions, But Incidence Still Rare
Updated Jan. 7: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave an update during a Jan. 6 press briefing… Read more »
FAQ on: Allergy Concerns and the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated May 17, 2022 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 220.7 million people across… Read more »
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young kids are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
One of the nerve-racking parts of living with severe allergies is having to make the call about if and when… Read more »
Allergic Teen’s Eczema May Have Played Role in Cheese-Related Tragedy
A London coroner’s inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema, 13, heard testimony that sheds light on medical missteps contributing… Read more »
After Girl’s Fatal Reaction to Toothpaste, Mother Calls for Caution
Warning: This article contains information on a child’s tragic reaction to toothpaste and is not suitable for children. A California… Read more »
Airline Crew Did Not Use Defibrillator on Teen Who Had In-Flight Anaphylaxis
Read about the findings of the inquest here. Two cabin crew members aboard the British Airways flight on which a… Read more »
After Tragedy, Brother and Mother are on a Mission for Food Allergy Education
Updated Sept. 21, 2018: Joanna Salmingo was a big fan of Japanese culture. “She took Japanese lessons in school and… Read more »
Severe Food Allergy Reactions Surge Over Decade, Along with Health Costs
The incidence of emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, the severe form of food-allergic reaction, climbed a remarkable 377 percent in the… Read more »