While 99 percent of nannies are aware a food allergy can be fatal, 46 percent were uncomfortable with using an auto-injector.
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Babies’ Skin Exposure Linked to Peanut Allergy
Study finds exposure on the skin can sensitize infants to peanut – before they’ve even had a taste of it.
Does Teacher’s ‘Right to Eat’ Trump Allergy Safety?
Mother felt “shell-shocked” after 504 team agrees teachers can be ‘asked’ but not ‘required’ not to eat nuts in music and art common rooms.
Gut Bacteria Show Potential to Block, Even Treat Peanut Allergy
An exciting study in mice opens the door to a probiotic food allergy treatment.
United Airlines Quietly Changes Its Peanut Policy
Crew “may” now ask passengers nearby not to open or eat peanut products.
Allergic Student Returns to School with New Accommodations Plan
A girl with severe milk and egg allergies is back with classmates after lengthy negotiations.
Xolair for Chronic Hives Offers Hope to Sufferers
Injections, now available in Canada and U.S., are proving a life-changer.
‘Extremely High’ Food Allergy Rate in Inner-City Children
A new study suggests that up to 1 in 10 inner-city children is allergic to peanut, milk or egg.
Anaphylaxis in the Air: Two August Airline Incidents
A report on two recent anaphylaxis emergencies in the sky.
Daycare Allergy Rights Case: Where Does it Leave Us?
The case of the Knudsen family versus an Iowa daycare’s allergy policies gained national attention.