Carrier will be the first major international airline to make this policy change.
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Man With Peanut Allergy Dies After Eating ‘May Contain’ Chocolate
Bruce Kelly was 22 and had become lax about label warnings, his mother said.
Teenagers With Food Allergies Face Higher Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Study Finds
Mothers of teens with food allergy are most likely to notice depression, mental health issues.
New Jersey Expands Access to Stock Epi With New Law
New legislation provides for training with epinephrine auto-injectors and liability protection.
‘Hyperactive’ Immune Cells in Babies Linked to Food Allergy
An immune ‘signature’ found in newborns’ cord blood may be sign of increased food allergy risk.
Parents Say MDs Often Not Providing Enough Epinephrine Guidance: Study
Parents of kids with food allergies say they aren’t being taught how and when to use epinephrine.
$5 Million Donation Will Launch Los Angeles Allergy Center
Tom and Holly Gores’ donation will lead to more programs for pediatric food allergy patients.
Law Allows Texas Pharmacists to Give Epinephrine for Allergic Reactions
Novel legislation helpful since pharmacy likely closest in an emergency.
Nut-Allergic Boy and Friend Take Legal Action Against Youth Theater Program
Complaint says organizers refused to accommodate 10-year-old with severe food allergies.
WestJet Halts Carrying Auto-Injectors on Flights
The Canadian airline WestJet has announced it is not carrying epinephrine auto-injectors in its medical kits