By Gwen Smith
We’ve been getting a lot of e-mail at Allergic Living magazine from readers asking: what do you think about the Canadian Transportation Agency’s decision that Air Canada must accommodate peanut and tree nut allergies? Does it go far enough?
And then Air Canada responded to the CTA, and that brought more mail: What do you think of Air Canada’s response? Allow me to answer. When I look at the big picture – the news is so encouraging for those living with serious allergies. A major airline regulator has confirmed that, yes, there is a health and safety issue with potential contact with peanuts and nuts by allergic individuals in the confines of an airplane cabin. And the regulator has told Air Canada that precautions, including nut-free buffer zones, are required.
But there are shortcomings. As the CTA requested, Air Canada has replied to the agency. Rather than embrace the findings, the airline is offering the bare minimum to comply. How disappointing. Read more |
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Cat Allergy Ruling
The Canadian Transportation Agency has ruled that passengers with cat allergies have a disability when it comes to air travel. Now the agency has asked for a “thorough review” of Canadian airlines» policies concerning all pets.
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Hate Target
Tossed off a plane over a request not to serve peanuts, this woman is now getting hate mail at home.
Juliane’s story |
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A week away in the woods without the watchful eye of a parent might seem implausible to many parents of allergic or asthmatic kids. But the good news is a growing number of camps are recognizing the importance of keeping kids safe, and have developed detailed procedures for managing food allergies and celiac disease or asthma. At AllergicLiving.com, we’ve compiled a detailed camp directory, including descriptions of camp policies, contact information, and proximity to emergency health care. more
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| One in three people
will develop asthma: study. |
| Food allergy restaurant law in
place by summer. |
| Anaphylaxis Canada
announces Toronto conference for May. |
| Gluten-free food
maker gives workers the company. |
| Controversy over FDA asthma
drug warning. |
| Flu shot appears
safe for egg-allergic. |
| Study to look at
asthma/allergy and school performance. |
| Mar. 20
Food allergy walk
with Kyle Dine,
Minneapolis. more |
| Mar. 21
Lung Assoc. Stair
Climb, Vancouver. more |
| Mar. 24
Insect allergy
info night, Toronto. more |
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