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Foundation calls for urgent action for school children with allergies 17th July 2023

The Benedict Blythe Foundation has published an Action Paper detailing recommendations for schools to help keep pupils with allergies safe. Five-year-old Benedict Blythe died of anaphylaxis on 1st December 2021 after collapsing at school. His parents have spent the last

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Statement regarding the inquest of Alexander Ngai-Jun Wu  14th July 2023

Coroner Lydia Brown has ended the inquest into the death of 19-year-old Alexander Ngai-Jun Wu who tragically died on 30 August 2022 in COLOGNE, Germany.  

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People seeking advice on insect bites and stings triples 12th July 2023

The number of people looking for advice on insect stings and bites has increased with the NHS website reporting triple the amount of views to its insect bite and sting page compared to last summer.

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Review: Innovations in the treatment of anaphylaxis 11th July 2023

This review entitled “Innovations in the treatment of anaphylaxis: A review of recent data” explores innovative nasal and oral products under investigation for the outpatient emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

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New article provides insights into immediate vaccine hypersensitivity reactions 11th July 2023

An article published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology this month sheds new light on the management of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to vaccines.  

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The ability of children and families with and without nut allergy to correctly identify nuts 10th July 2023

Researchers assessed nut recognition in children with and without nut allergy and their parents or guardians.

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New feeding guidelines for children aged 1-5 reinforce importance of early introduction and continued consumption 6th July 2023

SACN has released a report that reviews the current recommendations for feeding children aged 1 to 5 years.

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Significant Drop in Allergen-Related Product Recalls in Australia 29th June 2023

A recent report by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed that last year, Australia had their lowest rate of allergen-related product recalls in almost a decade. This reduction suggests that FSANZ’s initiatives and tighter regulations in the food

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Allergy dad completes 35-mile ultra marathon in support of Anaphylaxis UK 28th June 2023

Avid runner and allergy dad Luke Taylor completed the ultra marathon from Sheffield to Nottingham, covering a distance of 35 miles in just over seven hours, in aid of Anaphylaxis UK.

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