Awareness Needed More Than Ever
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and a time of reflection. With four high-profile anaphylaxis tragedies this spring, Allergic Living Editor Gwen Smith considers why education is more vital than ever to help those with food allergies enjoy full, healthy and inclusive lives. read more
• Education Poster: Get Allergic Living’s free anaphylaxis education tool: Six That Save Lives.
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Great Book Giveaway!
  Allergic Living is hosting an exciting book and magazine giveaway in honor of food allergy and celiac awareness.
Enter now! There are several chances to win fantastic new books, including Food Editor Cybele Pascal’s Allergy-Free and Easy Cooking. read more
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Living Gluten-Free
• Get Busy for Celiac Awareness Month
Considering how to mark Celiac Awareness Month? Check out Allergic Living’s diverse roundup of celiac-related events.
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• Colleges Get Poor Gluten-Free Grades
In a survey of its supporters, NFCA finds that 60 percent of college students reported being glutened while eating on campus. More than half said their cafeteria managers and staff lacked sufficient knowledge of the gluten-free diet. read more
• Fuel the Family
Your favorite gluten-free bloggers share personal stories about celiac disease in the family. read more
Cold vs. Allergy Checklist
Don’t mistake your summertime allergy symptoms for a cold - or vice versa! See the ACAAI’s checklist and learn the difference between a virus and rhinitis. read more
Scrumptious Summer
Is Your Child’s School an Asthma Danger Zone?
Sarah Scott reports on research that suggests urban planners are missing a very important factor when locating schools. read more
Flying This Summer?
Protect yourself at 35,000 feet by reviewing Allergic Living’s exclusive chart comparing the allergy policies of 11 major airlines. read more
 Ask The Allergist
Q. My child is allergic to peanuts and our doctor now says he should avoid chickpeas, saying there’s a high risk of reaction in peanut-allergic kids. Is this true?
Dr. Scott Sicherer explains what’s risky, and what isn’t, when it comes to peanuts, peas and beans. read more
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CALENDAR
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May 18, FARE Conference, Arlington, VA. more |
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June 1 & 2, FARE Walks in San Antonio, New Orleans. more |
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June 7-9, Canadian Celiac Association annual conference, Toronto. more |
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June 8, EpiPen Take Action Event, Whitby, ON. more |
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June 8, Itching for a Cure eczema walk, West Long Branch, NJ. more |
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