Anxiety and fears can be a part of the life of youth with food allergies. While having food at home can provide a safe haven, the outside experience can bring uncertainty and hesitation. There is a program Allergy Bravery Clinic in Children's Hospital in Philadelphia that provides support and provides skills for navigating outside food [...]
The Video from University of Michigan Food Allergy Center is a great idea and resource for families and caregivers. Back to school is fast approaching and access to this video will assist many parents and caregiver of children with food allergies! “Food Allergy Explained: Basics, Back to School & Beyond”, a New Video from the [...]
A much needed "second line of defense" for EpiPen access will be available at Colleges and University in Viginia. The allergy population will now have another source for the EpiPen when needed. Governor Signs Bill Allowing Epinephrine Auto-Injector Access in State Colleges and University ByDave Bloom -2021/08/12 181 Share Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening reaction to a food [...]
The following story underlines the importance of having your EpiPen nearby. A severe allergic reaction was saved by a helpful friend and driver who helped take the duo to the vehicle miles away for the Epipen and then hospital for treatment! Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this near tragic story that has a happy [...]
New research funds have been given for Microneedle Patch Therapy. The research will focus on peanut sensitive individuals. The research grant totals $1.9 million. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this information. News Coverage Company Receives $1.9 Million Grant to Advance Microneedle Patch Therapy for Food Allergies ByDave Bloom -2021/08/02 717 Share Moonlight Therapeutics, Inc, a biotechnology [...]
Free Reign Bakery & Cafe is amazing with it's allergy friendly offerings, free of the top 8 allergens!! Located in Knoxville, TN there are 3 locations and a lot of very happy kids with food allergies and their parents!! More of these allergy friendly Bakery & Cafe offering are needed everywhere! What a treat and [...]
In 2019 Vanderbilt University opened a dining hall that offers food free of the top 8 allergens. This offering is of great value to the students with foo allergies resulting in food safety and peace of mind. Allergy friendly foods at universities should be expanded and extended to the school system as well. Thanks to [...]
Ongoing issues for families living with food allergies and tragedies that might have been prevented ha resulted in a call for an Allergy Czar. A person in government who is specifically responsible for allergies and related issues would enable a better focus and resources to assist with food allergies. Two UK Allergy Moms Who Suffered [...]
Kudos to a Mom and her son who are taking on food allergies in a practical way. Life with food allergies is described and delivers determination and confidence! The story is told in a "matter of fact" fashion by an "allergy mom" showing that a child with food allergies does not have to do without [...]
There is a petition demanding stronger laws for food safety with food allergies. This petition will require 100,000 signatures to be reviewed by government. The case in question involved an ice cream bar with dairy that was improperly labelled and caused an allergic reaction. When contacted, the company said the bar "may contain milk". Unacceptable [...]