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Tag: anaphylaxis
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 »
Allergy 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 »
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 »
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 »
The Story Behind the First FDA-Approved Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Peanut Allergy
BY ALLERGIC LIVING When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy… Read more »
Learning More About Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy
Allergist Dr. Michael Manning explains how oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy works and shares his experience working with families to ease anxiety.
Experts Revise Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan for COVID-19
The standard recommendation for anyone experiencing anaphylaxis is: administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an… Read more »