A data analysis presented at the AAAAI allergists’ annual meeting reinforces the importance of prompt self-administration of epinephrine to treat… Read more »
Tag: anaphylaxis
Girl with Milk Allergy Dies of Severe Reaction Related to Desensitization
Brooklyn Secor lit up the room with her huge smile and bright blue eyes. The 9-year-old enjoyed gymnastics and making… Read more »
EpiPen Lawsuit Settlement: Bulk of Award Goes to Insurers, Lawyers
A U.S. District Court judge gave final approval in November 2021 to a $345 million settlement with Pfizer Inc. and… Read more »
Anaphylaxis But No Epinephrine: Inside an Epidemic of Hesitation
Anaphylaxis in children has risen in recent years, new research finds. Yet epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions continues to… Read more »
Teen Sues Hospital After Its Food Gave Her a Severe Allergic Reaction
Kayla Bellotti always assumed that in a hospital, eating hospital meals, she would be safe. That the staff was there… Read more »
EpiPen Suit Update: Where It Stands and What It Means for Consumers
Updated Oct. 28: In late July, a U.S. District Court judge granted preliminary approval of a $345 million settlement agreement… Read more »
After Daughter’s Food Allergy Tragedy, Idaho Family Launches Foundation
The family of an Idaho teen who died from a severe allergic reaction in late May is launching new nonprofit… Read more »
Red Sneakers Day Steps Up Its Impact, as May 20 Gains Calendar Status
For the past three years, May 20 has been circled in red on the Debbs’ family calendar. The date marks… Read more »
A Parent’s Advice for Handing the Food Allergy Reins to a College Student
Here’s what I’ve learned about parenting a strong, independent young person while transitioning the job of food allergy management. It’s been… 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 »