Mothers of teens with food allergy are most likely to notice depression, mental health issues.
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New Jersey Expands Access to Stock Epi With New Law
New legislation provides for training with epinephrine auto-injectors and liability protection.
‘Hyperactive’ Immune Cells in Babies Linked to Food Allergy
An immune ‘signature’ found in newborns’ cord blood may be sign of increased food allergy risk.
Parents Say MDs Often Not Providing Enough Epinephrine Guidance: Study
Parents of kids with food allergies say they aren’t being taught how and when to use epinephrine.
$5 Million Donation Will Launch Los Angeles Allergy Center
Tom and Holly Gores’ donation will lead to more programs for pediatric food allergy patients.
Law Allows Texas Pharmacists to Give Epinephrine for Allergic Reactions
Novel legislation helpful since pharmacy likely closest in an emergency.
Nut-Allergic Boy and Friend Take Legal Action Against Youth Theater Program
Complaint says organizers refused to accommodate 10-year-old with severe food allergies.
WestJet Halts Carrying Auto-Injectors on Flights
The Canadian airline WestJet has announced it is not carrying epinephrine auto-injectors in its medical kits
Ex-worker Sues Panera for Discrimination Over Peanut and Nut Allergies
Man claims he was purposely exposed to peanuts and harassed.
Drug Xolair Significantly Cuts Down Reactions in Milk Allergy OIT
Patients taking the drug had one-third the number of reactions of a placebo group while doing OIT