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Stinging insect allergy: 10 tips for staying safe outdoors Summer is here — and so are wasps, hornets, bees and other stinging insects. If you have an allergy, you want to take steps to stay safe. Here are some tips for helping to prevent stings, and what to do in an emergency. At the Park Wear shoes to avoid stepping on stinging insects. If... View Artic...

Getting ready for a 4th of July celebration? If you are making a dish to bring to a party or even just a meal for your family, try making it allergy friendly!

Many Americans live with food allergies. In fact, 9 foods account for 90% of all food allergy reactions in the United States. Check out this infographic that lists the Top 9 Food Allergens and where they might be found in types of foods.

Make sure to tag us and let us know if you make an allergy friendly dish during this holiday weekend!

For more information about food allergies, visit: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/allergies/food-allergies/

How to Properly Position a Patient Suffering Anaphylaxis While Waiting for EMS What you do while waiting for EMS to arrive may significantly impact how the patient fares.

Fall allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms can overlap, such as cough and shortness of breath. During this time it is important to understand what the differences are between fall allergies and COVID-19 and when it is time to see a doctor. What are some differences?

• COVID-19 can cause a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher and allergies do not cause a fever
• COVID-19 can spread from person to person while allergies can not
It is also important to try to manage your fall allergies as best as you can. Here are some tips to help reduce your allergy symptoms:
• Pre-medicate with an antihistamine and/or corticosteroid nasal spray 2 hours prior to allergen exposure. For eye allergies, use eye drops as needed.
• Avoid pollens and fallen leaves. In late summer and early fall, levels are highest in the morning.
• Wear a mask when raking leaves and doing outdoor activities.
• Monitor pollen and mold counts. Airborne pollen can travel for several miles.
• Keep windows and doors shut at your home; close windows of your car while driving.
• Take a shower and change clothes when coming inside. Wash your hair and change your clothes after time outside.
• Dry laundry indoors rather than on a clothesline outdoors.

If you are unsure whether your symptoms are fall allergies or COVID-19, schedule an appointment with your doctor and ask about testing for COVID-19. Read more here: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/is-it-fall-allergies-or-covid-19-how-to-tell-the-difference/

It's here! Our updated 2021 Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide! Grab your copy before you shop! kidswithfoodallergies.org/candyguide

This guide lists candies free from major allergies. You can customize a search to match your child's allergies too!

Back-to-School: How to Better Manage Food Allergy during COVID-19 - Health Insight If your child has a food allergy, you’re also thinking about how this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacts the way it’ll be managed at school.

Prepare for with our fun hacks! Share them on social media with to spread awareness and education ahead of the new school year. 💡 foodallergycanada.ca/backtoschoolhacks

Exclude the Treats, Not the Allergic Child at School There are so many ways to celebrate safely in school, and they all have one thing in common: inclusion.

TRAINING: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis This course is now available through the Food Allergy Academy.

ARE FOOD ALLERGIES A DISABILITY?

You may have read comments online from a well-meaning parent sharing: "The ADA states that food allergies are a disability."

Unfortunately, the ADA doesn't say this. (Would be great if if did.)

There is a running joke that if you ask an attorney any question, even "Is the sky blue?" they'll answer: "It depends"

Often the law is nuanced. And they want to be precise.

When we're advocating for our kids at school, we want to be careful and precise with our language as well.

Words matter.

Once you say something that others know not to be true, they tend to question everything else you say.

If I tell you that 2 + 2 = 5 and that the sky is yellow, you're going to question everything else that I say,

Even today, lots of people still don't have understanding of how dangerous food allergies can be and that even a trace of an allergen can pose a risk.

They don't understand that food allergies CAN constitute a disability.

They don't understand that accommodations ARE needed to keep a child safe and in an inclusive environment.

These are things that we need to share and explain, in a respectful, step-by-step manner -- so that they are open and receptive to hearing us.

Do you have questions about getting your child safely settled at school?

Would you like to learn more about how to advocate?
Type "Yes" or "Y" below.

I'm hosting a (no-charge) TRAINING on the most common MISTAKES parents make when advocating for their child - and how to AVOID them!

August 14, 2021
1:00 EASTERN.

If interested, type "Yes" or "Y" below.

I'll get you link in the next 24 hours.

Hope to see you there!
Gina

PS I'll be GIFTING ONE HOUR of coaching/consulting for ONE of the live attendees! It could be you!

Schoolgirl died 'after allergic reaction to milk in a hot dog bun' Ava-Grace Stevens had spent the day with her family at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, when tragedy struck on October 28, 2019, after an allergic reaction to cows milk in a hot dog bun.

EpiPen Suit Update: Where It Stands and What It Means for Consumers In 2016, Pfizer along with Mylan (now Viatris), which markets the EpiPen and its generic equivalent, faced backlash over the fast-rising price of EpiPen auto-injectors. After years of litigation, the summer of 2021 is the beginning of resolution in this lawsuit - both for and against the consumer pl...

This FDA study looked at the best ways to clean to prevent cross-contact from food. It focuses on restaurants and retail food vendors. But it can be helpful for schools too, especially as they look at new ways to manage food allergies due to COVID-19. https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/study-tests-best-ways-to-remove-food-allergens-from-surfaces

Food Allergies vs. Sensitivities: How to Tell the Difference Both food allergies and sensitivities can be managed and treated.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/well/live/food-allergies.html

What You Don’t Know About Food Allergies Pollen-food reactions, adult onset symptoms and cross reactivity are just some of the surprising ways our bodies respond to food.

Pfizer Agrees to Pay $345M to Settle EpiPen Price Hike Case Pfizer Inc. agrees to pay $345 million to settle long-running EpiPen lawsuits over steep price hikes on the auto-injectors.

Could There Be a Cure for Peanut Allergies in Children? New treatment offers hope for outgrowing the life-threatening condition

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) happens when people with pollen allergies to trees, grasses or weeds develop mild allergy symptoms around the mouth after eating raw fruits or vegetables. Symptoms may get worse during pollen season. This happens because some fruits and vegetables are botanically related to what is pollinating.

Learn more about oral allergy syndrome. https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/oral-allergy-syndrome/

How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Food Allergies Summer camp is back. But what about the camper with food allergies? Here's our guide to the questions to investigate – for a safe, fun time.

Study Finds Parents Are Bullied About Food Allergies, Too Food allergy bullying is a well-known problem for many children. New research shows that parents can be the targets of food allergy bullying, too.

What is epinephrine? - Food Allergy Canada Epinephrine is the drug form of a hormone (adrenaline) that the body produces on its own. It helps to reverse symptoms of an allergic reaction, and it is life-saving medication.

Have questions about insurance coverage, prescription assistance or in need of information about , or ? A patient navigator may be able to help you, and now Allergy & Asthma Network offers this service at no cost to you.

Patient navigators work with you to develop an individualized health plan based on your needs and wishes. They help guide you through the healthcare system at all phases and work with you to overcome obstacles to getting care. This may include health screenings to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Learn more about our free patient navigator service: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/patient-navigators/

After an anaphylactic reaction in kindergarten, my son had a lot of anxiety.

Thankfully, he had a 504 plan and I had a great working relationship with his teachers, administrators and the school nurse.

They were all aware of the emotional toll of a scary ambulance ride and trip to the hospital.

When he first went back to school, he'd go to the nurse several times a week worried his throat was closing.

She'd check him, then let him lie down.

She'd keep an eye on him. And he regrouped in her safe presence.

After a few minutes, he was calmer and she'd send him back to class.

She joked to me that he was one of her "Frequent flyers" but we both knew how important her reassurance was for him.

I will always be so grateful for her kindness. ❤

Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis can happen at any time. Make sure you're prepared to save a life by taking this free course.

Anaphylaxis must be treated right away to provide the best chance for improvement and prevent serious, potentially life-threatening complications. https://www.aafa.org/anaphylaxis-severe-allergic-reaction/

It's World Allergy Awareness Week and we are raising awareness about anaphylaxis.

If someone else will be watching your child this summer, our Drop-Off Form is a great way to provide them with critical information about preventing and treating food allergy reactions. Tips and resources: https://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/teach-babysitter-caregiver-food-allergy-emergency-plan-form.aspx