August is here which means the new school year is right around the corner! Browse through the tips and resources below to ensure that your food allergic child and their school are equipped to safely manage food allergies. Talk to your child – Ensure that your child understands their food allergies. Discuss what a foodContinue reading “Back to School with Food Allergies”
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How to be a Food Allergy Ally
Ally (ah-lie) – noun, verb A person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity; to side with or support Oxford Dictionary Being an ally to the food allergy community can mean different things to different people. To some, being an ally means advocating for the food allergy community. For others,Continue reading “How to be a Food Allergy Ally”
Food Allergy Facts and Statistics
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Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is a medical condition defined as an irregular immune response to a particular food. A food allergy develops when a person’s immune system misidentifies harmless food proteins as dangerous threats. As a result, the immune system releases special chemicals to combat the so-called threat, and these chemicalsContinue reading “Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies”
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