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Tag: food allergy
Food Allergy Mom Turns Parks Advocate – to Help Prevent Allergic Reactions
Michigan mother is trying to make her city “a bit more allergy aware.”
Staying Safe at the Summer Cabin: Tips to Reduce the Risk of an Allergic Reaction
Summer getaways are exciting, but can be stressful. Reduce the risk of a reaction by being prepared. I’m always excited… Read more »
Patch Progress, Peanut OIT in Adults Data Presented at EAACI Meeting
We’re learning more about the two therapies to treat peanut allergies that could soon be available in allergist’s offices in… Read more »
After Elijah Tragedy, New York City to Require Stock Epinephrine and Training at Daycares
The tragic death of 3-year-old Elijah Silvera continues to reverberate in New York City, with a new amendment to the… Read more »
Advocates Lobby for NY Bills: From Preschool Allergy Policies to Auto-Injector Access
Advocates, including parents who have lost children to anaphylaxis, were in Albany, NY on May 16, 2018 to raise… Read more »
Food Allergy Bullying: How to Spot It and Actions to Take
It’s the kind of story that leaves parents of food-allergic children nervous and baffled – a schoolyard bully has been… Read more »
Pharmacists See National U.S. Epinephrine Shortage, Non-Profit Calls for Government Action
For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage, see Allergic Living’s article here. A major U.S. organization of pharmacists is… Read more »
In Tragedy’s Wake, New York Preschool Staff Get Food Allergy Training
Following the tragic death of Elijah Silvera, a 3-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction at preschool, a comprehensive training program… Read more »
U.S. Consumers Report EpiPen Supply Issues: What to Do and Auto-Injector Choices
For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage in the U.S., see Allergic Living’s article here. Many American families and… Read more »