FAI-New Video

This is a very moving video from FAI. They showed it at the leaders summit last week and there was barely a dry eye in the room. If any one is doing a training or just trying to help friend or loved ones understand the impact that life-threatening food allergies can have in your life, this video conveys a powerful message.

YouTube - faiusa's Channel

Recall-Children's Benadryl dye-free bubblegum flavor, Children's Zyrtec liquid

Includes Children's Benadry dye-free bubblegum flavor and liquid
Zyrtec. Recall also includes Motrin and Tylenol ptoducts. Click on link to see the complete list.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., inconsultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), isvoluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet exp...ired of certainover-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products....


MCNEIL PRODUCT RECALL

FAAN Monthly Newsletter


You asked for it!
Last summer’s membership survey informed us that people want to hear from FAAN more frequently. Specifically we learned that you are interested in hearing from FAAN once a month by e-mail.  We are proud to announce a new e-mail newsletter, called the FAAN Monthly Update, and we want to make sure that you get signed up.
The FAAN Monthly Update is sent on or about the 15th of every month and informs readers about new products, program announcements, fundraising events, and information about FAAN partnerships.
Sign up today!
We will also continue to provide the following e-newsletters that everyone has grown to know and love, including:
  • Special Allergy Alerts
  • Food Allergy News for Teens e-newsletter
If you are a member, you can also log in to FAAN’s website before navigating tohttps://www.foodallergy.org/page/email-signup?form_email and sign up for e-newsletters, which are only for members. They include:
  • Market Research. Sign up for this e-newsletter to receive survey requests and provide opinions about different issues that arise when managing food allergies. E-mails are sent to request your participation in surveys conducted by FAAN’s Corporate Members.
  • Research Updates. Sign for this e-newsletter to receive information about food allergy research that has been published in peer reviewed journals, as well as opportunities to participate in clinical trials. E-mails are sent quarterly.
Sign up for our e-newsletter lists, today. We'll keep you up to date on the topics of your choice, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 929-4040 or faan@foodallergy.org.
Sincerely,
The FAAN Staff 

Would you like to facilitate a food allergy cooking class?

Playmakers Family Enrichment Center in Rowley, MA is looking for a a parent to facilitate a food allergy cooking class. Info below:


Play Makers Family Enrichment Center opens in a few weeks in Rowley, MA, offering a variety of art, cooking and developmental play programs for children.  We're offering a special cooking class designed to meet the needs of children with food allergies, to give them an opportunity to be involved in the cooking process of foods that are safe for them, as well as connect with other children who face similar dietary challenges.  I would ideally like to find a parent of a child with food allergies to facilitate this class, as they can most closely relate to families attending the class and will be a great resource for myself and the families.  The class runs Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm, so we are seeking an instructor for Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30.  I'm hoping you might be able to forward this to families in your group in hopes that one of your parents might be intrested.  Information regarding our center can be found at www.playmakersfamily.com and I can be contact directly at this address. 
 
Thank you so much,
 
Chrissy Rupp
Play Makers
Family Enrichment Center

AAFA-Support Group Meetings for April (MA locations)

Food Allergy April Programs

Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies

Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies
Could spot those allergic to all milk products, those who can tolerate heated milk
Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology



http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=636362

"Family Junction" Event for Families w/ a Child with a Chronic Medical Condition

Family Junction Event, March 21, 2:00-5:00 pm
Attached is a link for the upcoming “Family Junction” event: a collaborative effort of Zebra Crossings, Wentworth Douglass Hospital, NH Partners In Health and Special Medical Services.

This is a free event for families who are parenting a child with a chronic medical condition, including parent workshops and youth activities.

For additional information contact, Astrid Wielens

Astrid Wielens
Executive Director
16 Back Road
Dover, NH 03820
603-749 0308




http://www.zebra-crossings.org/news/program-calendar/view/15/187