Mom’s Scary Anaphylaxis at the Wheel A cool-headed 13-year-old saved his mom’s life after she passed out while driving –… Read more »
Tag: anaphylaxis
Allergists’ Video: COVID-19 Vaccines and Reaction Risks
Three top immunologists discuss allergy risks and the COVID-19 vaccines.
Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Rare: CDC Report
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided an updated – and largely reassuring – picture of allergic… Read more »
FAQ on: Allergy Concerns and the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated May 17, 2022 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 220.7 million people across… Read more »
Learning More About Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy
Allergist Dr. Michael Manning explains how oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy works and shares his experience working with families to ease anxiety.
Experts Revise Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan for COVID-19
The standard recommendation for anyone experiencing anaphylaxis is: administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an… Read more »
Coma to Comeback: Cheerleader Proves She’s ‘Emma Strong’
Her family said Emma Pfouts was a fighter. Were they ever right. Emma, the 16-year-old who suffered a severe asthma… Read more »
Latex-Allergic Mom’s Dangerous Reaction to a Holiday Plant
A mother of six from the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada suffered a serious anaphylactic reaction related to the gift… Read more »
Food Allergy Cited in Deaths of 12-Year-Old and College Student
Two families were left reeling from the loss of sons in the 2019 holiday season, with anaphylaxis confirmed in one… Read more »
Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »