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FAQ for Palforzia, About to Become the First FDA Approved Therapy for Food Allergy
You've no doubt heard about Palforzia, the oral immunotherapy (OIT) candidate formerly known as AR101. On Friday, an advisory committee voted 7-2 to approve the drug, setting the stage for Palforzia to become the first therapy for food allergy to be approved by the FDA. Here are answers to your frequently asked questions about the drug.
Governor Cuomo Signs “Elijah’s Law” Requiring Child Care Providers to Follow Guidelines for Preventing and Responding to Food Allergy Anaphylaxis
Our congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the Silvera family for championing this important legislation. Their work ensures that Elijah's legacy will forever be associated with the protection of young children with food allergies. We encourage other states to step up and adopt similar legislation NOW and not wait for a similar tragedy to befall a child in their jurisdiction.
Daycare Settles Food Allergy Discrimination Suit
Food allergies are a disability and those coping with the disease are protected under the provisions of the ADA as illustrated by this lawsuit. Denial of access to a place of public accommodation because of your or your family's allergies is discriminatory.
Pharmacist Saves Woman Suffering Anaphylaxis
A wonderful story of tragedy averted as a quick-thinking pharmacist recognized the symptoms and took decisive action. Heed his call and [we're paraphrasing here] always take two epinephrine auto-injectors along everywhere, every time!
Allergy-Friendly Products in the Cookies Category
Looking for allergy-friendly cookies? We've got 'em, and we show you how each is manufactured with respect to the 11 allergens we track (Top 8 + sesame, mustard and gluten) INCLUDING shared line/facility info! Enter profiles for each family member with allergen restrictions and peruse our huge database of products (not just snacks!)
Inquest Into Death of Owen Carey Focuses on Alleged Undeclared Buttermilk by Byron Burger Chain
Once again, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Carey family who are reliving their 2017 loss of Owen as the inquest into his death proceeds. We provide three strategies that could help prevent similar such tragedies from befalling others.
Two Petitions in Support of State Food Allergy Legislation to Benefit Children
Please support these IMPORTANT state legislative efforts by signing the petition if you are a resident of the state or forwarding them on to your friends, family, and co-workers who are. Would you like to see YOUR state adopt similar legislation? Forward them on to your representatives and ask them to step up.
Natasha's Legacy Becomes Law in the UK
Congratulations to the Ednan-Laperouse family on the success of their mission to foster this much needed life-saving legislation. As a result of their efforts, Natasha's legacy will forever be associated with the safety of those who suffer food allergies like she did.
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