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School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

 This federal bill was introduced in the US Senate on November 17th.

Halloween Food Allergy Resources

 

halloween_3Halloween treats can get tricky for those with food allergies! We've compiled a few tips and resources from other sites for you right here.

Food Allergies and Blood Transfusions

June, 2011

A recent news report about a boy experiencing an allergic reaction from a blood transfusion frightened many in the food allergy community. Is this another route for exposure to occur?

Food Allergy Awareness Week messages and links

May 8-14, 2011

FASGMN's annual awareness campaign is under way! You can participate either by sharing our postings through our Facebook page, or by emailing the information to your friends. Click on Read More to see the messages each ...

Week-Long TV News Series on Food Allergies

March, 2011

The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) and The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) worked with PIX11 in New York to create a week-long series on food allergies.

Quality of Life for Caregivers of Kids with Food Allergies

March 2, 2011

The stress of caring for a child with food allergies can be difficult to manage for many parents.

Valentine's Day Tips

January 28, 2011

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     Check out these tips for a safe Valentine's Day!

 

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act

December 23, 2010
Updated January 5, 2011

capitolThe Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act (FAAMA) has been passed by Congress and signed by President ...

Bullying and Food Allergies

October 20, 2010

As bullying in general takes center stage in the media, the food allergy community looks at the issue from the perspective of a child with food allergies.

Peanuts and Airplanes

July 19, 2010

Many food-allergic individuals struggle to plan safe air travel. Now is your chance to share your opinions with the Department of Transportation (DOT).

National Allergy Medication Recall

On April 30, 2010, McNeil Consumer Health Care issued a voluntary recall of several of their over-the-counter children's products, including Benadryl and Zyrtec.

St. Paul Food Allergy Ordinance Approved

December 9, 2009

The St. Paul City Council approved an ordinance to help allergic diners.

Improving Safety When Dining Out

November 13, 2009

This editorial continues the local debate on the St. Paul city ordinance proposal.

How to Make Dining Out Allergy Safe

November 9, 2009 The Star Tribune covers the two sides of the restaurant ordinance issue.

St. Paul Restaurant Update

October 2, 2009

An update of the St. Paul City Council's task force work in regard to the proposed ordinance for allergic diners.

Food Allergies and Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2009

FASGMN director shares tips on KARE 11's Showcase Minnesota.

Northwest Airlines News Story

June 10, 2009

KARE 11 interviewed FASGMN director, Wendy Wessel, about Northwest and Delta airlines' decisions to bring back peanut snacks on flights.

Food Allergy Awareness Week

May 10, 2009

May 10-16, 2009 is Food Allergy Awareness Week in the U.S.  ...

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act

April 1, 2009

Learn about this act that could affect the nation's food-allergic students.

At 30,000 Feet, Walking Away Isn't an Option

March 3, 2009

Read this follow-up article about peanuts on Northwest and Delta airlines.

Northwest & Delta Merger

February 13, 2009

The Star Tribune covered the merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines and highlighted the effect of the re-introduction of peanuts on flights has on food-allergic travelers.

Northwest Airlines Warning

February 6, 2009

FASGMN warns members of the reintroduction of peanuts to Northwest and Delta flights.

Anaphylaxis Study

January 13, 2009

According to the results of a Mayo Clinic study published in the December issue of Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, anaphylaxis is more common than previously reported.