The standard recommendation for anyone experiencing anaphylaxis is: administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an… Read more »
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Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »
FARE Calls on Airline CEOs to Stock Epi Auto-Injectors
The non-profit FARE is asking the CEOs of 10 U.S. airlines to commit to stocking epinephrine auto-injectors’ in all airplane… Read more »
New York Assembly Passes Elijah’s Law Requiring Daycare Food Allergy Protocols
The New York State Assembly has passed legislation the food allergy community has been waiting for: Elijah’s Law, which tells… Read more »
FARE’s Chief Medical Advisor on Why Standardizing OIT is Needed Now
A Q&A with FARE about the consensus the non-profit hopes to achieve at a fall summit on OIT.
Food Allergy Advocate Goes Global with ‘Turn It Teal’
[Updated May 11, 2019] Now in its sixth year, Turn it Teal shows no signs of slowing down. The program,… Read more »
FASTER Act Would Make Food Allergies a Public Health Priority, Add Sesame as Allergen
A U.S. federal bill that includes a package of measures aimed at improving the health and safety of Americans with… Read more »
Food Allergy $200 Million Fundraising Campaign: Why Now and What are the Goals?
On Dec. 4, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) announced the most ambitious fundraising campaign to date for food allergy.… Read more »
Jessica Vosk: Broadway Star Lives Her Dream While Navigating Food Allergies
Update: Jessica Vosk ended her acclaimed run in Broadway’s Wicked in May 2019. Below, she speaks about her experiences with… Read more »
American Airlines to Allow Passengers with Nut, Peanut Allergies to Pre-Board
American Airlines says that as of December 12, 2018, it will allow customers with peanut and tree nut allergies to… Read more »