A frightening story about a woman experiencing an anaphylactic reaction on an airplane flight on Oct. 28 has a successful ending! To the rescue was a physician on the flight who responded with his apple watch, an EpiPen and monitoring until the diverted flight was met by an ambulance and further assistance. What an inspiring [...]
NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum got a great photo and story from a member whose child's high school had this allergy aware posted at the entrance of the gym. At the entrance to the gym at my daughter’s high school.
Many thanks to NNMG Allergic Family Forum for sharing this post showing a wonderful allergy friendly vending machine! Allergy friendly and inclusive vending machines are needed everywhere including schools and sports/public facilities. Allergy friendly Vending Machine in Staten Island, New York
Many thanks to Mary Lourdes in Peanut and Tree nut Allergy Moms for posting this important allergy friendly treat guide for upcoming Halloween. The treats shown are US treats and the Canadian version must be verified before use! Peanut and Tree nut Allergy Moms Lourdes Mary Spokin Inc. · Halloween is back this year and [...]
Love this beautiful chocolate cake with a beautiful message - Allergy Friendly and Teal Icing too! NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum Ashley Ann Smith · 2S0p3hns9re · I created an allergy friendly Teal Pumpkin Chocolate Cake and I just had to share it with my teal pumpkin loving community! Wishing everyone a healthy and inclusive Halloween!
Many thanks to Ashley Ortiz, Living with an Egg Allergy for posting this "gem of a recipe" for allergy friendly fare! Best news is both of her kids, allergy and non-allergy, loved it!! I can't wait to share this and try out with my family. Living with an Egg Allergy Ashley Ortiz · tSp47oo2hrd0 · For anyone looking for [...]
A huge shout out to Carmen Beato's post in Living with an Egg Allergy for highlighting critical information on use of a second EpiPen! Carmen starts her post with the words "Please Read". The need to use the EpiPen in the other thigh for it to work is shown, coming out of the Natasha Inquest [...]
Many thanks to Food Allergy Canada who posted a great guide for hosting an allergy friendly Halloween party! Submit HOME • CAMPAIGN • CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN • CELEBRATING WITH YOUR SOCIAL BUBBLES Celebrating with your social bubbles Download our tip sheet for party hosts Make your Halloween celebration safe for all. Check out our tip sheet on having fun and staying safe. Download [...]
Here is a delicious dinner that is ready in no time - homemade pesto can be prepared ahead to make it even faster! As needed, shrimp can be replaced with another tasty allergy friendly item. Thanks to the Montreal Gazette for sharing this great meal idea. Six O’Clock Solution: Perfect pesto shrimp for any night [...]
Exciting new research is being conducted with reprogramming the immune system to eliminate peanut allergy! The goal is to reprogram the immune system to achieve tolerance for immune-related reactions. The immune reaction is focused on peanut allergy. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this amazing research underway with FDA approval. FDA Accepts Investigational New Drug [...]