Flu season is here and there are already high numbers of cases in several southern states, DC, and New York. Now is the ideal time to get your flu shot to help protect you and other people around you. People with asthma are at higher risk of serious health problems from the flu. Join Kenneth Mendez, AAFA's CEO and President (pictured below), and the rest of the AAFA staff as we get our flu vaccines and take steps to #fightflu. |
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If you have a child with food allergies or want to hand out allergy-friendly treats this Halloween, check out our 2022 Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide. Or consider items from our list of non-food treats, such as stickers or small toys.
This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of a product’s safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our no-cost food allergy programs. |
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A regular cleaning routine can help reduce allergens and asthma triggers like mold, dust mites, and animal dander. But how you clean may actually be spreading asthma triggers and make your asthma worse. See our tips for cleaning when you have asthma and our list of CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® cleaning products that can help you improve the air quality throughout your home.
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AAFA's CEO and President, Kenneth Mendez, was a panelist at the White House Summit on Indoor Air Quality. He shared why healthy indoor air quality is so crucial to people living with asthma and allergies. Watch the video. |
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AAFA helped promote the clean school bus program and is thrilled that the EPA granted nearly double the funding this year. The program will support 389 school districts to upgrade their school buses to reduce air pollution. “This funding will allow school districts across the country to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution and will be especially beneficial to the nearly 6 million children in the United States with asthma,” says Kenneth Mendez, AAFA President and CEO. “Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and one of the leading causes of hospitalizations and school absenteeism.”
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A recent study examining asthma in children showed that Black and Hispanic children are at greater risk for developing asthma than white children no matter their family income level. AAFA spoke with Dr. Cindy Visness, the principal researcher for this national asthma health disparity study.
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Do you or your children have asthma? Please participate in our 2022 Community Asthma Needs Assessment. This survey will assess the needs of people living in Southern California with asthma, help prioritize their unmet health needs, and act as the foundation for future lung health initiatives. Take the survey now.
AAFA is not directly involved in this clinical research. We are sharing this information from Breathe Southern California with our community.
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How do you find personal hygiene products that don't irritate your skin and contain your allergens? One community member is dealing with unexplained irritation from a common ingredient in personal products and would like to know how to find safer options. Can you help? If so, go to our community to share your experience. |
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PROVIDING A LIFELINE OF SUPPORT
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An asthma or allergy diagnosis can be concerning, but it can be managed with support from your health care team and the many resources AAFA offers. Everything we do is in service of helping people with asthma and allergies, their families and their communities. We elevate the voice of the patient always, and without fail, put their interests first.
For 69 years, we've served the asthma and allergy community. Please consider donating today to support our mission to save lives and reduce the burden that asthma and allergies put on people and their families.
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On-Demand Videos on Nasal Polyps, Severe Asthma, and Atopic Dermatitis
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Check out our previous issues to learn about the 2022 Asthma Capitals, managing ragweed pollen allergy, Voice of the Patient report on childhood asthma, and more.
Stay tuned... We have big news coming in November!
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