Scott Sicherer, MD, Mt Sinai Food Allergy Expert, on Science Friday radio show (call-in) Fri June 11, 2 pm.
(*Dr. Sicherer is one of the doctors at Mt. Sinai who treated my son during the baked milk study.)
New Books for Kids
At our last meeting Jennifer LeBovidge, Ph.D of Children's Hospital Boston came to speak with us about food allergies and anxieties. It was a great talk! One of the resources sited were these great books that help kids deal with the social challenges of living with food allergies.
The No Biggie Bunch – Children’s Books – Kids’ Food Allergies
The No Biggie Bunch – Children’s Books – Kids’ Food Allergies
News From FAAN
Nominate FAAN to Receive $100,000!
The NBC TODAY Show and the Pepsi Refresh Project are joining together to give a nonprofit organization a $100,000 grant. Nominate FAAN for this prestigious prize by submitting a photo or video, along with an explanation of why FAAN is your favorite charity and how FAAN has made a difference and positively affected the lives of others. A photo or video no longer than 60 seconds must accompany the entry and illustrate your essay, according to the contest rules. The deadline for the “What Do You Care About TODAY” contest is Friday!
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Your Input Sought Regarding Peanuts on Airlines
The Department of Transportation is currently accepting comments about how airlines can best address the needs of passengers affected by peanut allergy. Check out pages 51-54 to read more about the proposed rule, and see page 3 for instructions on how to submit a comment.
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New Website Content
We have updated our website with new content! In June, we’re featuring more travel tips, a new recipe, and a new member-penned essay in our community section. Visit our website this week to see what’s new!
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Poster Contest Deadline is Nearly Here …
Pass the word along – the deadline for the 13th Annual Food Allergy News for Kids Poster Contest is Friday! Children with food allergies between the ages of 4 and 11 are encouraged to create a poster on 8.5x11-inch paper based on the theme “Respect Every Bite.” Please make sure the child has listed his or her name, age, food allergies, mailing address, and phone number legibly on the back.
Submissions must be mailed flat (not folded) and postmarked by June 11 to the FAAN office. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in two age categories (4-7 and 8-11).
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Blog Post from Cybele Pascal
Cybele Pascale (author of several food allergy cookbooks) responds to the NY Times article ( The Squishy Science of Food Allergies - Room for Debate Blog - NYTimes.com) on inaccurate food allergy testing.
What’s “squishy” about this? Debunking the debunking of Food Allergies | Cybele Pascal
What’s “squishy” about this? Debunking the debunking of Food Allergies | Cybele Pascal
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
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
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
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