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Pennsylvania Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen’s Fatal In-Flight Anaphylactic Reaction
Another anaphylactic death in the skies, this time involving a 16-year-old boy who ate a snack the cabin crew claimed was safe. Please heed our suggestions in this article... You NEVER want to find yourself or a loved one in a similar situation.
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What Triggers Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions in Surgery? Insights from an Allergy Specialist
Great insights from a Mayo Clinic expert on how your surgical team should prep to prevent serious allergic reactions before, during, and after your procedure.
When Seconds Count: Lessons from a TikToker's Mismanaged Anaphylactic Episode
TikTokers seem much more interested in growing their follower counts than in saving their own lives. Here's a perfect example from a year ago of a woman who let her epinephrine expire and then made one wrong decision after another, all documented so you can learn what NOT to do.
When Stomach Pain Isn’t ‘Just IBS’: Doctors Urged to Consider Hidden Food-Related Immune Disorders
Most chronic abdominal pain isn't allergy-related, but persistent meal-triggered symptoms may warrant evaluation for rare immune-mediated food disorders if routine testing doesn't yield an answer.
Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard for “May Contain” Allergen Labels
The FAO has set new standards for "may contain" precautionary allergen labeling. Although their recommendations are a major step in the right direction, we believe they don't go far enough to safeguard the food allergy community from potential risks.
His Legacy Lives On: Seventh State Enacts ‘Elijah’s Law’ to Protect Preschoolers
The Elijah-Alavi Foundation continues to make progress, with another state now adopting Elijah's Law to protect children in daycare.
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