Morgan, a mother of 4 in Utah was home with her son recently when he started coming down with a bad case of diarrhea. She sent him to bed with a children's dose of Imodium but it wasn't long before he was throwing up, then…
In November 2013, federal legislation encouraging states to pass laws allowing epinephrine to be stocked in schools was signed into action. The legislation is designed to protect children who may experience unexpected anaphylaxis while at school. While most kids with diagnosed life-threatening food allergies already…
Earlier this week, Dr. Scott Sicherer of Mount Sinai Hospital and Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News Health and Diet Editor appeared on the Today Show to talk about kids with food allergies. Here's five key points they discussed: 1. Environmental factors seem to be responsible for…
With peanut allergies in children on the rise, advocacy groups are fighting to get peanuts banned from schools, airlines, and other public environments. Most peanut allergies are life-threatening and therefore a serious risk to a growing number of children today. Food allergy moms agree, “We…
Food allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis, are on the rise and food allergy professionals are making it easier for anyone to obtain first aid supplies and training in case of an anaphylactic emergency. Currently, at least four distributors offer emergency epinephrine auto-injectors, one…
Two big announcements have been made recently regarding improving life for people at risk of anaphylaxis due to peanut allergies. First, Amy Wicker with Allergy Safe Travel who has been working hard to create awareness about the risks of flying with peanut allergies when peanuts…
The Kids With Food Allergies Foundation recently released an educational handout which proves as a helpful tool for doctors, health educators, school administrators, parents, and child care providers. This simple, easy-to-read handout provides a comprehensive overview of the basic must-know information for anyone responsible for…