Teaching your child about food allergies at a young age can help them communicate and advocate for themselves with you, teachers, and other caregivers as they progress toward self-management. See our list of resources for various ages.
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The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be held this September. Read AAFA’s recommendations to the Biden administration that would help improve health outcomes and quality of life for people impacted by food allergies.
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In phase 3 of a clinical trial, the biologic Dupixent® (dupilumab) showed promise for children ages 1 to 11 with EoE. Read the press release about this potential new EoE treatment option.
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As early as 2023, UHC is getting rid of out-of-pocket costs (cost sharing) for some treatments used for emergencies. This will apply to standard, fully insured group plans. Learn more about this benefit for UHC members.
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KFA has several recipes for healthy, allergy-friendly after-school snacks! Check out the recipes below or search for more in our Safe Eats® Allergy-Friendly Recipe Collection.
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Can be made without egg, fish, milk, gluten, peanut, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nut, and wheat
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Can be made without egg, fish, milk, gluten, peanut, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nut, and wheat
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Can be made without egg, fish, milk, gluten, peanut, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nut, and wheat
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Can be made without egg, fish, milk, gluten, peanut, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nut, and wheat
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Can be made without egg, fish, milk, gluten, peanut, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nut, and wheat
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P.F Chang's Frozen Beef Products (undeclared egg) and Sweet Loren's Sugar Cookie Dough (undeclared gluten) are among the foods recently recalled. Be sure to check our list of recent recalls.
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Lyons Magnus LLC has recalled several nutritional and beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination. This does not include their products for infants. Read the press release to learn more.
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If you have severe asthma or care for someone who does, join us for an interactive live event, “Breathe Easier with Severe Asthma: The Role of Current and Future Therapies in Reducing Exacerbations and Gaining Control of Your Symptoms,” on Monday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. ET. An expert panel will discuss the multiple drivers involved in asthma inflammation, current management strategies, and the role of new biologic treatments.
Register for the live session now! You can also send questions to the expert panel to be answered during the live session.
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Are you a health care professional who treats someone with severe asthma? Join us for the continuing medical education (CME) live program “Biologic Therapy for Patients with Severe Asthma: Impeding the Inflammatory Cascade” on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. ET. Register now.
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Food allergies can seem daunting. But they can be managed with the right resources and support. KFA is here to help families manage food allergies with confidence. We provide a vital lifeline through support, advocacy, education, and research.
You are why we can fulfill our mission to save lives and reduce the burden of food allergies. We need your help to be able to continue our work. Please consider supporting KFA and making a difference in the lives of families managing food allergies.
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If you didn't get a chance to read our July 2022 issue, check it out to learn more about introducing solid foods, sublingual epinephrine, recipes for allergy-friendly frozen treats, and more.
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Thank you for your continued support.
Kids With Food Allergies is the food allergy division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Visit kidswithfoodallergies.org, aafa.org, aafa.org/certified
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