The CTA agreed to Air Canada’s request that food can’t be guaranteed nut-free within one of its allergy buffer zones.
Tag: Newsflash Allergy
1 in 13 U.S. Kids has Food Allergy
Almost 6 million U.S. children under the age of 18 have food allergies, says a new study. Peanuts, milk and shellfish are found to be the most common culprits.
Parents Protest Allergy Rules
After learning about rules put in place to accommodate a peanut allergic student, parents at one Florida elementary school became outraged.
Lung Transplant Transfers Food Allergy
Soon after receiving a double lung transplant, a Toronto woman had four anaphylactic reactions. Turns out the donor had a peanut allergy.
Nut Allergic Boy Has Close Call
A 7-year-old nut allergic boy suffered two heart attacks and one respiratory arrest after eating chocolate from a substitute teacher.
U.S. Passes School Allergy Law
The U.S. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was signed into law by the President on Jan. 4. The aim: safety in schools.
Teen Has Fatal Reaction at Chicago School
Tragedy has struck a Chicago school: 13-year-old Katelyn Carlson has died after eating Chinese food that was supposed to be safe.
Peanut Vaccine Shows Promise
While use of allergy shots is common, researchers had previously found they were too dangerous to use in peanut allergy. Until now.
U.S. Adopts First Food Allergy Guidelines
A key U.S. agency released the first-ever physician guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergies. The aim? Consistent care.
Air Canada Unveils Allergy Policy
Air Canada’s peanut- and nut-free buffer zones are ready for takeoff. But will these accommodations really fly?