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Illinois Gov. Signs Elijah’s Law, Protecting Allergic Kids in Daycare, School
With the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois on August 20 became the second state to pass an Elijah’s Law… Read more »
EpiPen Suit Update: Where It Stands and What It Means for Consumers
Updated Oct. 28: In late July, a U.S. District Court judge granted preliminary approval of a $345 million settlement agreement… Read more »
Some Adults with EoE Allergy Can Just Cut Milk, Instead of 6 Foods
Food elimination diets are a common treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). That’s the form of food allergy where certain foods… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom on: Visiting LEGOLAND with Food Allergies
It’s obvious these days online – many food allergy families are planning vacations. A hugely popular destination among kids these… Read more »
First Poop Study: What Does It Mean for Allergy Prevention?
The contents of a baby’s first poop may help predict a child’s likelihood of developing allergies later on, a new… Read more »
How I Lost Food Allergy Trust in the Pandemic, And Found It Again
Looking me straight in the eye, my friend Mary told me she was not sure how she would trust again… Read more »
Red Sneakers Day Steps Up Its Impact, as May 20 Gains Calendar Status
For the past three years, May 20 has been circled in red on the Debbs’ family calendar. The date marks… Read more »
A Parent’s Advice for Handing the Food Allergy Reins to a College Student
Here’s what I’ve learned about parenting a strong, independent young person while transitioning the job of food allergy management. It’s been… Read more »
Allergy Mom’s Take: Oral Food Challenges Are Worth the Stress
Among my four children, it’s the two brothers who have multiple food allergies. But fortunately, some of their allergies have… Read more »