12 Halloween tips for parents with food allergic children
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Can patients who are allergic to eggs receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine?
Asking persons if they can eat eggs without adverse effects is a reasonable way to determine who might be at risk for allergic reactions from receiving influenza vaccines. Persons who have had symptoms such as hives or swelling of the lips or tongue, or who have experienced acute respiratory distress after eating eggs, should consult a physician for appropriate evaluation to help determine if influenza vaccine should be administered. Persons who have documented (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity to eggs, including those who have hadoccupational asthma related to egg exposure or other allergic responses to egg protein, also might be at increased risk for allergic reactions to influenza vaccine, and consultation with a physician before vaccination should be considered. A regimen has been developed for administering influenza vaccine to asthmatic children with severe disease and egg hypersensitivity (J Pediatr 1985;106:931-3.).
Nick News Features Food Allergy
On Sunday, Sept. 27, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, which airs on Nickelodeon, tackled the subject of allergies in an episode entitled, “I’m Allergic to My World. ” The segment included interviews with children who have allergies to food, insect stings, and environmental triggers, as well as FAAN’s medical advisor, Robert Wood, M.D. FAAN’s Teen Advisory Group member Nick, and FAAN member Paige (who served as the Child Ambassador for FAAN’s Walk for Food Allergy in Indianapolis) were also featured.
Nick News: "I'm Allergic to My World"
Nick News: "I'm Allergic to My World"
Allergy Friendly Products
Gluten-Free modeling compound for kids:
Soy-Yer Dough
Grill Charms:
Check out these stainless steel charms that are put into meat before you cook them.
http://www.grillcharms.com/
Soy-Yer Dough
Grill Charms:
Check out these stainless steel charms that are put into meat before you cook them.
http://www.grillcharms.com/
A Cure for Milk Allergies?
| Thrive, the Children's Hospital Boston blog, is currently featuring entries about a family whose child is undergoing desensitization study at the hospital. Dr. Lynda Schneider, Director of the hospital's Allergy Program, explains the study while the family describes their experience with grocery shopping, the trial, etc. The site explains: "Until recently, the only treatment for allergies has consisted of avoiding the food and managing reactions when they occur. This exposure desensitization trial-the first of its kind in the country-represents a bold new way of thinking about food allergies." The blogs and videos can be seen on the Thrive web site: Food Allergies | Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston's health and science blog |
Local Child Going to FAAN Kid's Congress
Andrea Schmidt, a 5th grader with food allergies, will be going to Washington DC as a FAAN junior ambassador to ask congress to pass food allergy legislation and fund food allergy research.
Andrea's mom, Cathy, is a long time member of the Seacoast Food Allergy Group. Way to go Andrea! We're proud of you.
"Going Gluten Free" Workshop-begins 9/21
Food Sensitivity Resources - food allergies, food sensitivities, celiac disease, candida, gluten, in conjunction with dietitian Susan Engle and Dr. Amanda Tracy, presents "Going Gluten Free" - a 4-part workshop series. Sponsored by -CK Cookies-( Home Page) bakers of gluten free goodies delivered right to your door! Attend the first session free with no obligation! Registration is required, as space is limited. Kim Hopkins, Founder Food Sensitivity Resources PO Box 123 Hampton, NH 03843-0123 Food Sensitivity Resources - food allergies, food sensitivities, celiac disease, candida, gluten 603-463-0175 Blog = The Food Allergy Coach thefoodallergycoach@yahoo.com |
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