Kids love pockets... especially secret pockets! My son carries his epinephrine in his own "secret" pocket every day at school. It's sewn into the side seem of his pants and sealed with a zipper so it can't fall out accidentally during those times he's actively…
I've shed many tears this week while reading the updates of Joseph DeNicola's story. The entire food allergy community is mourning the loss of a boy that most of us never knew, but many of us know all too well. As a food allergy support…
1. In most cases, anaphylaxis occurs when at least 2 organ systems are affected. See page 9 of this World Allergy Organization slide share for a list of symptoms categorized by organ systems. In few cases, anaphylaxis can affect only one body system (a sudden…
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…
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…